December Rainfall and Precipitation in The Madeira Islands

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in December.

The Madeira Islands, Portugal, a region in Portugal, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Porto Santo (51 mm (2 in)) to high in Paul do Mar (107 mm (4.2 in)). On average, December is the wettest month of the year in the Madeira Islands, Portugal.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Madeira Islands precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Madeira Islands, Portugal receive in December?

In December, Funchal typically receives modest rainfall, around 76 mm (3 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in December?

Funchal sees roughly 12 days rainy days during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in the Madeira Islands, Portugal, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in December in the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

In our database, Paul do Mar stands out as having an average rainfall level of 107 mm (4.2 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in December in the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

Porto Santo is the driest city we have data for in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in December, with monthly rainfall close to 51 mm (2 in).

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