Ponta do Sol Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ponta do Sol (Ribeira Grande) in December 2024?

The climate in Ponta do Sol during December can be summarized as warm and dry.

December is in the winter in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Ponta do Sol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.4°C 72.3°F
Nightly temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Average temperature 19.5°C 67.1°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 21.2kph 13 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ponta do Sol average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ponta do Sol average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta do Sol in December 2024.

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Ponta do Sol weather stats

Ponta do Sol weather statistics
Hottest month: September 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: March 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 4.8hrs
Coldest month: February 21.1°C 70°F
Wettest month: September 36mm 1.4ins
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