Funchal — Water Temperature in December

Water Temperature Range

19°C

minimum

21°C

average

23°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
DEC 1	22°C	21°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 2	22°C	22°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 3	22°C	21°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 4	22°C	21°C	22°C	23°C
DEC 5	22°C	21°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 6	22°C	21°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 7	22°C	21°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 8	22°C	21°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 9	22°C	21°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 10	22°C	21°C	22°C	21°C
DEC 11	22°C	21°C	22°C	22°C
DEC 12	21°C	21°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 13	21°C	21°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 14	21°C	20°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 15	21°C	21°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 16	21°C	21°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 17	21°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 18	21°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 19	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 20	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 21	21°C	20°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 22	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 23	21°C	20°C	20°C	22°C
DEC 24	21°C	20°C	21°C	21°C
DEC 25	21°C	20°C	21°C	21°C
DEC 26	21°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 27	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 28	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 29	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 30	21°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 31	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C

December: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

14°C

Average Day Air Temperature

19°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

100 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

18 km/h

Average Humidity

72%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming can feel slightly cool at first but still quite doable. It’s more comfortable if the sun is out, and you may want a towel or hoodie right after.