Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Funchal experiences an average high-temperature of a refreshing 18.7°C (65.7°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 20°C (68°F) in November. Funchal documents a consistent average low-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F) at night during December.Humidity
In Funchal, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Funchal, Portugal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 232mm (9.13") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In December, the average sea temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F).Note: In water with a temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Funchal, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 18:12 WET.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Funchal in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Funchal?
How many days does it rain in December in Funchal?
What is the sea temperature in December in Funchal?
What is the month with the shortest days in Funchal?
How many hours of daylight does Funchal have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Funchal?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Funchal?
How many hours of sunshine does Funchal have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Funchal?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Funchal?
Average temperature in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average high temperature in December: 18.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (16.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (15.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average pressure in December: 1022.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1017mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average wind speed in December: 22.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (23km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (17.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average rainfall in December: 27mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in December: 19.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (17.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average sunshine days in December: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average UV index in December: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Funchal, Portugal
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Funchal, Portugal
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