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.
Madeira · DecemberPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate 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
17J
17F
17M
18A
19M
22J
23J
24A
24S
23O
20N
19D
10J
9F
9M
8A
5M
4J
2J
3A
6S
9O
11N
11D
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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.