Madeira weather in December
Madeira in December averages 18°C (65°F), 104 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Madeira, December is the fifth coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (65°F)
15–21°C · 60–70°F
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.8 h
hours per day
What is Madeira like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Madeira in December?
A light rain jacket
About 104 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
December compared with November and January
December in Madeira is 1.8°C cooler than November and 24 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
December in Madeira is 1°C warmer than January and 35 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
Daylight in Madeira in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours in Madeira, rising about 08:02 and setting about 18:03 local time.
No month in Madeira has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Madeira
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Madeira
What to read before you book.
Madeira weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 69 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 73 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 62 mm |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 40 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 9 mm |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 2 mm |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 2 mm |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 28 mm |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 93 mm |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 81 mm |
| December | 18°C / 65°F | 104 mm |
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FAQs about Madeira in December
December climate averages for Madeira, 1991–2020.
Madeira averages 18°C (65°F) in December, ranging from about 15°C (60°F) at night to 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 104 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 18°C (65°F) against 17°C (63°F) in January — 1°C warmer.
December is 1.8°C cooler than November, and 24 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Madeira.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:02 and sunset about 18:03 local time. Both shift across the month.
