Month guide · Santana, Portugal
Santana in December: weather and what to expect
In December, Santana averages highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, with about 14 rainy days and 86 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.
Is December a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Santana 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 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 3.
December in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
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.
Warmer in December
Where is warm in December →| Place | High | Rain days | From Santana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos, Algarve | 17°C | 9 | 887 km |
| Senhora da Luz, Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 883 km |
| Bensafrim, Algarve | 16°C | 9 | 886 km |
| Porto de Mós (Algarve), Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 886 km |
| Sagres, Algarve | 16°C | 10 | 862 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer December. Distances are in a straight line.
How December is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandDecember highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and December rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Santana in December
How warm is Santana in December?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 13°C. November averages 17°C and January 15°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Santana in December?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 86 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Santana 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 Santana 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