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Madeira in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Madeira in December is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 19 °C (mild), and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.

Grüne Steilküste über dem Atlantik auf MadeiraMadeira · DecemberPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
19 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
20 °C
Rainy days
11 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited49/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveGood74/100
FamilyLimited54/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Higher chance of rain (about 11 rainy days)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
17
J
17
F
17
M
18
A
19
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
23
O
20
N
19
D
Rainy daysdays
10
J
9
F
9
M
8
A
5
M
4
J
2
J
3
A
6
S
9
O
11
N
11
D

Similar destinations in December

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Madeira in December?

Daytime highs average around 19 °C, with nights around 17 °C.

Can you swim in Madeira in December?

The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Madeira in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 11 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.