Funchal Weather in December
What's the weather like in Funchal (Madeira) in December 2025?
The climate in Funchal during December can be summarized as mild and damp.
December is in the winter in Funchal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 106 mm 4.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 11.6kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Funchal
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Funchal in December 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Funchal weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 110mm 4.3ins |
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