SeasonMapSal weather in December
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December in Sal: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Sal · #141 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 77°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 88 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTrade-wind season, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sal's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSal's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sal in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Trade-wind season
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyCrowdedThe north-easterly is at its most dependable through the northern winter, which is what built Santa Maria's kite and windsurf trade. Ponta Preta is for experts; the bay in front of town is where everyone learns. Source ↗
- Season
Bruma seca
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyDust seasonSaharan haze reaches the eastern islands in the cool months and can grey out a week of otherwise faultless weather. It varies enormously year to year, and nobody in the resorts mentions it in advance. Source ↗
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Sal in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Sal?
- December in Sal: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in December?
- In December, Sal averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 2.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in December?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 88 in December.