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Madeira weather in December

Long-run climate averages for Madeira, Portugal in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

December at a glance

In December, Madeira averages 21°C by day and 16°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

December in Madeira averages a daytime high of 21°C and an overnight low of 16°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Madeira sees roughly 574 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Madeira forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Madeira weather by month

what to expect in Madeira through the year, 1991-2020 normals, Funchal (IPMA)

Here is Madeira's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Madeira by season.

Jan
20°
14°
Mild
Feb
20°
14°
Mild
Mar
21°
14°
Mild
Apr
21°
15°
Mild
May
22°
16°
Warm
Jun
24°
18°
Warm
Jul
25°
20°
Warm
Aug
27°
21°
Warm
Sep
27°
20°
Warm
Oct
25°
19°
Warm
Nov
23°
17°
Warm
Dec
21°
16°
Mild
Wettest

Common questions

How warm is Madeira in December?
Madeira averages a daytime high of 21°C in December, with overnight lows around 16°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is December a good time to visit Madeira?
The most comfortable time to visit Madeira is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 24-33°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Madeira in December?
December is the wettest month of the year in Madeira, out of roughly 574 mm of precipitation across the year.

Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Funchal (IPMA). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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