December · Portugal
Best time to visit Madeira in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madeira in December
Average temperature 7°C, 170 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 170 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Madeira scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 170 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madeira's levada paths follow irrigation channels along volcanic ridges, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro.
December in Madeira: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 7°C (45°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
170 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Madeira — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madeira in December?
- In December, Madeira averages 7°C, 170 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Madeira?
- December earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madeira in December?
- Expect about 170 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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