Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Madeira with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Madeira in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Madeira with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 21°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. A shirt, maybe a light cardigan, and light trousers will do.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Madeira will be around 21°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. A shirt, maybe a light cardigan, and light trousers will do.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Madeira is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Madeira. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Madeira in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
64 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Madeira?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Madeira. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Madeira in December
With 26°C, Madeira hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Madeira
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Madeira, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Madeira
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Daily Precipitation in December in Madeira
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Madeira, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Madeira.
Daily UV Index in December in Madeira
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Madeira, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Madeira Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Madeira, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Madeira Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Madeira, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Madeira
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Madeira. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Madeira
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On the southern side near Funchal /Ponta Do Sol, it was often sunny with 20-22 degrees. On the north side of the island, it was cooler, cloudy and more often rainy at 16-18 degrees. The sun shines on the island from the southern side during the day in December. Therefore, it is here that the weather is most beautiful.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Madeira by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madeira. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
