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Month guide · Ribeira Brava, Portugal

Ribeira Brava in December: weather and what to expect

In December, Ribeira Brava averages highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in November and 1°C warmer than in January. Crowds in Madeira are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional19°CLow 16°C
Sea temperature Modelled19°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1392 mm in total
UV index Modelled3Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumMadeira as a whole

Is December a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Ribeira Brava in December yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through December

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs stay about the same through the month.

December in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureNovemberDecemberJanuary
Average high21°C19°C18°C
Average low18°C16°C15°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)141311
Total rainfall73 mm92 mm59 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 31 min10 h 01 min10 h 13 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in December 2025: about 55% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in December 2026

  • 1 Dec Restoration of Independence Day
  • 8 Dec Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec 1st OctaveMadeira

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 01 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

Warmer in December

Where is warm in December →

No town in Portugal with precise enough data has a warmer average December high than Ribeira Brava.

How December is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

December highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in December went from 11 to 14 a year on average.

Questions about Ribeira Brava in December

How warm is Ribeira Brava in December?

Average highs are 19°C and lows 16°C. November averages 21°C and January 18°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Ribeira Brava in December?

About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 92 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Ribeira Brava busy in December?

In December 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Ribeira Brava in December?

About 10 h 01 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology