São João da Madeira weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

What kind of weather does December bring to São João da Madeira? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in São João da Madeira includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

São João da Madeira in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 124 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit São João da Madeira. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São João da Madeira climate page with graphs.

 

São João da Madeira, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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