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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.4°C | 14.3°C | 53 mm | 8 | 8.4 h | 15.4 km/h | 19.8°C |
| Feb | 18.3°C | 13.7°C | 62.3 mm | 9 | 9.4 h | 15.6 km/h | 18.8°C |
| Mar | 19°C | 14.1°C | 65.7 mm | 10 | 10.4 h | 16.3 km/h | 19.2°C |
| Apr | 19.9°C | 14.7°C | 73.9 mm | 11 | 11.1 h | 14.6 km/h | 20.1°C |
| May | 21.8°C | 16.4°C | 31.7 mm | 7 | 12.4 h | 14.9 km/h | 21°C |
| Jun | 23.6°C | 18.2°C | 66.1 mm | 8 | 13.0 h | 13.5 km/h | 21.9°C |
| Jul | 25.8°C | 19.9°C | 12.8 mm | 3 | 12.9 h | 12.6 km/h | 23.9°C |
| Aug | 27.4°C | 21.1°C | 11.8 mm | 3 | 12.2 h | 13.4 km/h | 25.1°C |
| Sep | 25.6°C | 20.3°C | 40.7 mm | 11 | 11.1 h | 12.7 km/h | 24.8°C |
| Oct | 24.4°C | 19.2°C | 79.1 mm | 13 | 9.7 h | 14.1 km/h | 24.6°C |
| Nov | 21.2°C | 16.7°C | 83.1 mm | 12 | 9.0 h | 15 km/h | 23.1°C |
| Dec | 19.6°C | 15.6°C | 74.3 mm | 10 | 8.4 h | 15.8 km/h | 21.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Madeira
Madeira (Portugal) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 20 °C. Daytime highs average 22 °C, while nights cool to about 17 °C. The destination sees roughly 655 mm of rainfall per year and 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The "Flower Island" in the Atlantic with steep green coastlines, the famous levada hiking trails, the capital Funchal and subtropical gardens — mild even in winter.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 27.4 °C in August with only 3 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 13.0 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 3 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in October (13 rainy days), driest month is July (3).
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Frequently asked questions about Madeira
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
The best time to visit Madeira: June to September – best in August (avg. 24.3 °C, 3 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Madeira?
The warmest month is August with an average of 24.3 °C and daytime highs around 27.4 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 16.0 °C and night-time lows around 13.7 °C.
How many rainy days does Madeira have?
October has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is July with 3 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Madeira?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 25.1 °C and coolest in February at 18.8 °C.