Madeira · SummerMonth summary
Madeira weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madeira in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Madeira in August ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Madeira in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Madeira brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (12.1h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Madeira.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 18°C | 31% | 2.5 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 13°C | 18°C | 31% | 2.6 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 18°C | 40% | 2.7 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.7 | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 21°C | 28% | 1.5 | 12.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 22°C | 28% | 2.5 | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 25°C | 12% | 0.5 | 12.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.4 | 12.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 25°C | 31% | 1.3 | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 40% | 2.6 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 40% | 3.0 | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 14°C | 19°C | 35% | 2.9 | 8.4h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Madeira averages 26°C, 10% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madeira in August
Is August a good time to visit Madeira?
August is an excellent time to visit Madeira (score 9.1/10). With 26°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 10% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madeira in August?
With 26°C and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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