Weather in December in Madeira Islands
Considering a trip to Madeira Islands this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Madeira Islands in December?
Madeira Islands is a region in Portugal. December in Madeira Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Funchal.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 51 mm to high rainfall in Paul do Mar with 107 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Funchal.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 152 hours of sunlight anticipated in Funchal. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Madeira Islands in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Madeira Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Madeira Islands?
Funchal
In December Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Caniço
In December Caniço generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Calheta
In December Calheta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Arco da Calheta
In December Arco da Calheta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Porto Santo
In December Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Madeira Islands, in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit Madeira Islands?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Madeira Islands with often pleasant weather in Funchal.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Funchal.
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