December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December

The seaside town of Camara de Lobos on Madeira Island, Portugal, with spring blossoms overlooking the calm sea

Weather in December

Come December, Madeira plunges into the cool embrace of winter. Taking a cue from the preceding month, both high and low temperatures continue to drop. The rainfall index soars up to a significant level, although falling short of January's high. The daylight hours hit an annual low, reflecting the typical characteristics of a winter month. As the sun retreats early, it leaves a cooler, paler sky, painting a serene picture of the winter season.

Temperature

The transition from November to December in Madeira sees an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.7°C (69.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. In December, the average low-temperature records at a refreshing 15°C (59°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Madeira is December, 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 08:10 and sunset at 18:12 WET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Madeira?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Madeira, is 20.7°C (69.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).

What is the rainiest month in Madeira?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Madeira. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Madeira?

In Madeira, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madeira?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Madeira?

In December, the average day length in Madeira, Portugal, is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Madeira?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, in Madeira, Portugal, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 18:12 WET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Madeira?

The month with the least sunshine in Madeira, Portugal, is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Madeira have in December?

In Madeira, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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Average high temperature

22.6°C 72.7°F

20.7°C 69.3°F

19.7°C 67.5°F

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average temperature in December
Madeira, Portugal

Average high temperature in December: 20.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (26.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (19.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 15°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (13.4°C).

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Average rainfall in December
Madeira, Portugal

Average rainfall in December: 115mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.6mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Madeira, Portugal

Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madeira, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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December weather forecast
Madeira, Portugal

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