The Madeira Islands, Portugal, a region in Portugal, typically experiences pleasant weather in December, with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Funchal.
Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of the Madeira Islands on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in the Madeira Islands, Portugal during December reach about 19°C (66°F) in Funchal.
Funchal sees nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F) in December.
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.
The water temperature averages approximately 19°C (66°F) in Funchal this month, still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a refreshing dip.
We have much more information about the climate in the Madeira Islands.
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