Madeira · SpringMonth summary
Madeira weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madeira in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Madeira. August remains slightly better (+1.3 pts).
By trip type
Madeira in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Madeira Flower Festival — flower floats through the streets of Funchal Spring marks the start of the good season in Madeira. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 May, Madeira averages 21°C, 28% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madeira in May
Is May a good time to visit Madeira?
May is an excellent time to visit Madeira (score 7.8/10). With 21°C, 12.2h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madeira in May?
With 21°C max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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