Madeira - Portugal climate
Madeira - Portugal climate
Overview: Madeira - PortugalPortuguese island of Madeira is known for its natural beauty and subtropical climate. Visitors can explore the stunning landscapes, including the Laurisilva forest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the rugged coastline. The island also offers excellent opportunities for hiking, paragliding, and water sports. Other points of interest include the charming capital city of Funchal or Machico, one of the oldest settlements on the island with beautiful sandy beach and charming town center with traditional architecture.
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Climate overview
Madeira (Portugal) in general has a hot climate. The day temperatures range from 18 °C (64 °F) in February to 25 °C (76 °F) in August. The least rainy month in Madeira is July with its 1 day of rain, the rainiest month is November, when it rains 9 days. Temperatures during the night go from 12 °C (54 °F) in February to 19 °C (66 °F) in August.
When is the best time to go to Madeira?
The best months to visit Madeira are July - September. In this period day temperatures range from 24 °C (74 °F) to 25 °C (76 °F), night temperatures from 18 °C (64 °F) to 19 °C (66 °F) and you can expect on average 2 days of rain per month and 7 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 22 °C (72 °F) - 23 °C (74 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is May - September.
What are the night temperatures in Madeira?
Night temperatures in Madeira range between 12 °C (54 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F) throughout the year.
What temperatures can I expect in Madeira?
Madeira enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 18 °C (64 °F) - 25 °C (76 °F) during the year.
Is it windy in Madeira?
Madeira is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.
What months is the dry season in Madeira?
The period, with low amounts of rain in Madeira - dry season - lasts from May to September. In this period it is raining on average 2 days and approximately 17 mm (0.69 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
Which month is the sunniest in Madeira?
The period, which is the sunniest in Madeira, is in the months of July - September, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.
What is the humidity in Madeira?
Madeira belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 70 % - 73 %.
What is the least cloudy season in Madeira?
The least cloudy months in Madeira are July - October, when the cloud cover is on average only 45 %.