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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Madeira for your holiday.
Climate Overview
13 °C to 26 °C
17 °C to 23 °C
0.08 – 4.06 in (0 – 9 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
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Madeira is an island of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean and forms together with the small neighbouring island Porto Santo and the uninhabited Desertas Islands the Madeira group of islands.
Madeira is home to some 240,000 people who live in the metropolitan area around the capital Funchal and the fishing town of Câmara de Lobos, which became famous mainly for a painting by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Even today, Câmara de Lobos and the luxury hotel Reid’s Palace are of outstanding tourist importance for Britons. The entire main island Madeira has the character of a medium to high mountain range and falls spectacularly into the ocean along the coasts.
The Portuguese island with springlike temperatures all year round is above all a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. The highest elevation of Madeira is Pico Ruivo with a height of up to 1862 meters, which can be found in the rugged high mountains.
Climate in Madeira
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Madeira’s notorious climate is composed of different mesoclimates. The north of the island has quite a lot of rainfall and therefore a particularly lush vegetation, while the south of Madeira is significantly drier and is characterised by more hours of sunshine.
To enable the southern half of the island to benefit from the rainfall in the north, sophisticated irrigation systems – the open levadas – ensure water supply to the plantations and fields.
Overall, the climate can be described as meditteran-subtropical and is characterised by year-round springlike temperatures, which rarely become particularly cold or particularly hot. Average daytime temperatures range from around 19 °C (January, February) to 26 °C (August, September).
Best Time to Visit Madeira: Overview
JanuaryJan TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C | FebruaryFeb TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | AprilApr Good time to traveltime mostly Pleasantmostly Pleasant climate in Madeira | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Madeira | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Madeira |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Madeira | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Madeira | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Madeira | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime mostly Pleasantmostly Pleasant climate in Madeira | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C |
When to travel to Madeira?
Basically Madeira is well travelable all year round, which is the special characteristic of the permanently pleasant temperatures. In the last years between November and February there have been frequent storms and even snowfalls, so we do not recommend winter as the best time to travel on the island.
From mid-October the wetter season in Madeira starts statistically, causing increased precipitation until the end of March. We therefore recommend May to mid-October as the best travel season for Madeira. April is already very sunny as a transitional period and therefore equally popular.
Climate Chart Madeira
Funchal
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Madeira
In the following, you will find the climate table for Madeira, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Funchal (Madeira)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Night Temperature | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
| Water Temperature | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 4.06 | 3.43 | 2.52 | 1.54 | 0.75 | 0.47 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 1.46 | 2.95 | 3.98 | 3.94 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Funchal is 18.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (22.3 °C)
Coldest month: February (15.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Funchal is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 25.28 inch on 61 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Funchal.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Sights in Madeira
Madeira Island is particularly attractive for its natural attractions and is therefore particularly popular with active holidaymakers. Hikes along the irrigation canals (levadas) offer very intensive nature experiences and fantastic panoramic views in many places.
A particularly impressive climb from Pico Ruivo in the rugged Massif Central up to the second highest peak of Madeira, Pico do Ariero. The way from Blandys Garden to Monte along magnificent tea houses is much more relaxed and suitable for beginners.
From Monte you can either take the traditional basket sledge or the cable car back to the beautiful capital Funchal. You should not miss a stroll through the market halls of the city or a visit to the green oases like Santa Catarina Park or the Presidential Palace Garden.
Bathing is of course possible on Madeira, but one usually looks for white sandy beach on the island in vain. This can only be found in the raised lagoons of Machico and Calheta or on the enchanting neighbouring island of Porto Santo. Otherwise, various natural sea swimming pools attract visitors, for example in Porto Moniz.
Popular Activities
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Tours
from 32 $ »
Enjoy the beauty of the Madeiran coast with comfort and stability on board a catamaran. Watch dolphins, whales, and turtles swimming in the surf. Head to Cabo Girão promontory where in the summer you can snorkel.
From Funchal: Best of Madeira’s West Tour
Tours
from 37 $ »
Witness the natural beauty of the west of Madeira. Explore deep valleys and visit traditional fishing villages. Enjoy the breathtaking views at Cabo Girão Skywalk and marvel at the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz.
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools, and Fanal Tour
Tours
from 52 $ »
Swim in the natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz, visit one of Portugal’s 7 wonders the Fanal Laurisilva forest, see beautiful waterfalls, enjoy the biggest plateau at Paul da Serra and the highest Sea Cliff of Europe at 589 mts. with its glass floor.
More attractions
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran | Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour | From Funchal: Enchanted Terraces and Porto do Moniz 4WD Tour | Hike Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo | Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk | Madeira: Best of the East Tour from Funchal | From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Funchal
broken clouds, 15.3 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 8 mph
Air Pressure: 1022 hPa Humidity: 84 %
Air Pressure: 1022 hPa Humidity: 84 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:22 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 12 °C to 15 °C | 12 °C to 16 °C |  12 °C to 15 °C | 11 °C to 15 °C | 12 °C to 17 °C | 13 °C to 18 °C |
| 12 °C to 15 °C | 12 °C to 16 °C | 12 °C to 15 °C | 11 °C to 15 °C | 12 °C to 17 °C | 13 °C to 18 °C |
| Clouds: 24 % | Clouds: 94 % | Clouds: 54 % | Clouds: 79 % | Clouds: 8 % | Clouds: 72 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.11 in of rain | 0.6 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Portugal: Regions
Madeira is part of the holiday destination Portugal. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Hottest Month
September: 26 °C
Day Temperature in Funchal
September: 26 °CDay Temperature in Funchal
Coldest Month
February: 13 °C
Night Temperature in Funchal
February: 13 °CNight Temperature in Funchal
Rainiest Month
January: 4.06 in
Rain in Funchal
January: 4.06 inRain in Funchal
Driest Month
July: 0.08 in
Rain in Funchal
July: 0.08 inRain in Funchal
Maximum Water Temperature
September: 23 °C
Water Temperature in Funchal
September: 23 °CWater Temperature in Funchal
Sunniest Month
August: 7.7 hours/day
Sunshine in Funchal
August: 7.7 hours/daySunshine in Funchal
Activities and Attractions
From Funchal: Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour
Tours
from 38 $ »
From Funchal: Swimming with Dolphins in Madeira Island
Tours
from 60 $ »
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
Tours
from 38 $ »
Distances to Madeira
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal | 1560 mi | 3160 mi | 5570 mi |
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Madeira: Experiences of our Visitors
This island is just great. We were there in May, hadn’t the dream weather – sometimes cloudy and a little drizzle – but the people and the versatility make up for everything. Anytime again.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
it was very nice we were satisfied and could do a lot
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
We were in April in time for the flower festival in Madeira. It was incredibly warm, blue sky, pure sun. Anytime again.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
mild temperatures day and night around 20 degrees, 3 of 7 days with rain, but always pleasant – without real cold feeling
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
Lots of sunshine, pleasant temperatures, great climate landscape great only in the evening a little fog
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Warm, but not too hot. One week of sunshine, no rain – ideal travel weather for this beautiful island!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
better weather than expected.
temperatures 20 to 25 degrees
ideal for outings and when there was no wind also for
sunbathe
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
It was still a bit fresh, especially at night, but you have to reckon with that even in summer in Madeira. Apart from that, the beginning of March proved to be the best time to travel, we had a lot of sunshine and only one day with dense cloud cover. It was especially nice that we (against all predictions) had no rain at all
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good