São Jorge weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is December a good time to explore São Jorge weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in São Jorge includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C.

Precipitation

São Jorge in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 152 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

São Jorge, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (20 KM, 12 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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to São Jorge, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in São Jorge.

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