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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of São Miguel in December, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of São Miguel, check out the map below.
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. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Ponta Delgada.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 94 hours of sunlight in Ponta Delgada. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our São Miguel climate page.
Where to go in São Miguel in December
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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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