Funchal weather in December

December in Funchal: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Funchal · #246 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Funchal climate normals — December

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Feels like (high)18°C / 64°F
Rainfall72 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight10 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Funchal in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Funchal?
December in Funchal: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Funchal on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Funchal in December?
In December, Funchal averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 71.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Funchal in December?
Funchal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.

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