Santa Cruz Weather in December
What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (Madeira) in December 2024?
The climate in Santa Cruz during December can be summarized as mild and damp.
December is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.2°C 64.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.9°C 55.1°F |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 101 mm 4 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 101mm 4 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 Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz in December 2024.
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Santa Cruz weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 7mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 106mm 4.2ins |
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