Funchal in December

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
10Rainy days (83 mm)
9:52 hDaylight
08:08Sunrise · 18:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±6.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±6.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

16° 13° J 15° 12° F 16° 12° M 17° 13° A 19° 14° M 21° 16° J 23° 18° J 24° 19° A 23° 19° S 21° 17° O 18° 15° N 17° 14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 16°C13°C51 mm 9– – 6.9
February 15°C12°C53 mm 8– – 7.0
March 16°C12°C56 mm 10– – 6.8
April 17°C13°C47 mm 9– – 7.1
May 19°C14°C28 mm 7– – 7.5
June 21°C16°C13 mm 3– – 8.5
July 23°C18°C4 mm 1– – 8.9
August 24°C19°C7 mm 2– – 8.8
September 23°C19°C25 mm 8– – 8.1
October 21°C17°C69 mm 12– – 7.3
November 18°C15°C64 mm 11– – 7.0
December 17°C14°C83 mm 10– – 6.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Funchal in December?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Funchal?

The best months are July, August, June.