São João da Madeira weather in December
In December, São João da Madeira sees average daytime highs of 13°C and overnight lows near 7°C, with 172 mm of rain across 12.6 wet days and about 9.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 13°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 18 min at the start of December to 9 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is São João da Madeira's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see São João da Madeira's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 13°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 7°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- 12.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 06 min
- 7:58 AM – 5:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.69 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
São João da Madeira is city seat of São João da Madeira municipality.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 13°C through the month.
A typical December day in São João da Madeira reaches about 13°C in the afternoon and slips back to 7°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 8 |
| 2 | 14 | 8 |
| 3 | 13 | 8 |
| 4 | 13 | 8 |
| 5 | 13 | 8 |
| 6 | 13 | 8 |
| 7 | 13 | 8 |
| 8 | 13 | 8 |
| 9 | 13 | 8 |
| 10 | 13 | 8 |
| 11 | 13 | 7 |
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| 26 | 13 | 7 |
| 27 | 13 | 7 |
| 28 | 13 | 7 |
| 29 | 13 | 7 |
| 30 | 13 | 7 |
| 31 | 13 | 7 |
São João da Madeira weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 6° | 155 | 12.1 | 9.4 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 14° / 7° | 106 | 9.5 | 10.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 16° / 9° | 124 | 10.8 | 11.7 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 17° / 10° | 129 | 13 | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| May | 20° / 12° | 112 | 12 | 14.3 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 15° | 43 | 6.9 | 14.9 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 23 | 4.1 | 14.6 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 17° | 29 | 4.9 | 13.6 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 23° / 15° | 69 | 7.6 | 12.3 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 20° / 13° | 174 | 13.1 | 10.9 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 15° / 9° | 165 | 13.1 | 9.7 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 13° / 7° | 172 | 12.6 | 9.1 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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| Clearer (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
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| 15 | 44 | 56 |
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| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in December
São João da Madeira gets around 172 mm of rain over 12.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 41% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 40 |
| 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 39 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 39 |
| 16 | 39 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 44 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 97% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 5 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 |
| 8 | 97 | 3 |
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| 17 | 98 | 2 |
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| 20 | 97 | 3 |
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| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 18 min at the start of December to 9 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:45 AM to 8:04 AM, and sunset from 5:02 PM to 5:10 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:59 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:02 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:04 | 8:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.3 | 7:45 | 5:02 |
| 2 | 9.3 | 7:46 | 5:02 |
| 3 | 9.2 | 7:47 | 5:02 |
| 4 | 9.2 | 7:48 | 5:02 |
| 5 | 9.2 | 7:49 | 5:01 |
| 6 | 9.2 | 7:50 | 5:01 |
| 7 | 9.2 | 7:51 | 5:01 |
| 8 | 9.2 | 7:52 | 5:01 |
| 9 | 9.1 | 7:53 | 5:01 |
| 10 | 9.1 | 7:53 | 5:01 |
| 11 | 9.1 | 7:54 | 5:01 |
| 12 | 9.1 | 7:55 | 5:02 |
| 13 | 9.1 | 7:56 | 5:02 |
| 14 | 9.1 | 7:56 | 5:02 |
| 15 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:02 |
| 16 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:02 |
| 17 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:03 |
| 18 | 9.1 | 7:59 | 5:03 |
| 19 | 9.1 | 8:00 | 5:03 |
| 20 | 9.1 | 8:00 | 5:04 |
| 21 | 9.1 | 8:01 | 5:04 |
| 22 | 9.1 | 8:01 | 5:05 |
| 23 | 9.1 | 8:02 | 5:05 |
| 24 | 9.1 | 8:02 | 5:06 |
| 25 | 9.1 | 8:02 | 5:06 |
| 26 | 9.1 | 8:03 | 5:07 |
| 27 | 9.1 | 8:03 | 5:07 |
| 28 | 9.1 | 8:03 | 5:08 |
| 29 | 9.1 | 8:04 | 5:09 |
| 30 | 9.1 | 8:04 | 5:09 |
| 31 | 9.1 | 8:04 | 5:10 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.69 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.69 kWh/m² to a high of 7.27 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.69 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
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| 1 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.7 | Dim |
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| 31 | 1.7 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for São João da Madeira
In December, São João da Madeira sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
São João da Madeira's rainy season runs October–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit São João da Madeira?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in São João da Madeira.
What to pack for São João da Madeira in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, São João da Madeira sees daytime highs around 13°C and nights near 7°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near São João da Madeira in December
The nearest coast averages about 14°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in September at about 17°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 16 | Cool |
| Jun | 17 | Cool |
| Jul | 17 | Cool |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 17 | Cool |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in São João da Madeira in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in São João da Madeira peaks around July 12 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in São João da Madeira in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in São João da Madeira is worst in August — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is São João da Madeira?
São João da Madeira sits at 40.9°N, 8.5°W, 228 m above sea level, in Portugal. The nearest listed city is Feira, 5.0 km away.
Topography around São João da Madeira
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of São João da Madeira.
Within 3 km, the terrain around São João da Madeira has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 182 m around an average of 217 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 937 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,402 m.
The land around São João da Madeira is covered by trees (48%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 3 km, trees (62%) within 16 km, and trees (43%), grassland (25%) and water (22%) within 80 km.
Portugal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 60% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $32,082
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 8.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 612
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for São João da Madeira (40.9007°, -8.4902°, elevation 228 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).