São Vicente weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is São Vicente a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, São Vicente tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 15°C.

Precipitation

São Vicente in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 152 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

São Vicente, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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 Vicente, 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.

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 Vicente.

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