Weather in Madeira in December
December in Madeira is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Portugal, this is how Madeira actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with September and February, December sits in the middle of Madeira's year.
- Average temp
- 18°C
15–21°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Madeira in December. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
December is the wet side of the year in Madeira, the wettest stretch on these averages. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Madeira if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Madeira
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Madeira
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Madeira
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FAQs about Madeira
Climate averages for Madeira, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Madeira is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 104 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
