Weather in December in São Miguel
Planning a getaway to São Miguel this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in São Miguel in December?
São Miguel is a region in Portugal. December in São Miguel generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Ponta Delgada.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Povoação with an average of 123 mm to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 150 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Ponta Delgada.Average sunshine
Ponta Delgada experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 94 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in São Miguel, see the map below. For a more detailed look at São Miguel's yearly weather, check out our São Miguel climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in São Miguel?
Ponta Delgada
In December Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ribeira Grande
In December Ribeira Grande generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Furnas
In December Furnas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vila Franca do Campo
In December Vila Franca do Campo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Capelas
In December Capelas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in São Miguel, in Portugal.
Is December the best time to visit São Miguel?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit São Miguel with overall tolerable weather in Ponta Delgada. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be unpleasant.
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