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Madeira, Portugal · Temperate oceanic

Madeira: best months to visit

August (9.0/10) · December (7.3/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 32.66°N · 16.92°W
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August
Depends on your goals
9.0/10
☀️ Aug
Top score (9.0/10)
🌤️ Jul
Alt. (8.8/10)
Dec
Plus rude (7.3/10)
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Decide

When to visit Madeira?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Madeira, August and July clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 August · 9.0 July · 8.8 September · 8.6 June · 8.4 December · 7.3
7.3
Jan
7.4
Feb
7.3
Mar
7.5
Apr
8.0
May
8.4
Jun
8.8
Jul
9.0
Aug
8.6
Sep
8.0
Oct
7.5
Nov
7.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Madeira offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.0 in August vs 7.3 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
⛅ January →55°F64°F20%2.5mm5.2h7.3/10Best period
⛅ February →55°F64°F19%2.6mm5.9h7.4/10Best period
⛅ March →55°F64°F19%2.7mm6.4h7.3/10Best period
☀️ April →57°F66°F16%2.7mm6.5h7.5/10Best period
☀️ May →59°F70°F11%1.5mm6.7h8.0/10Best period
☀️ June →63°F72°F3%2.5mm6.5h8.4/10Best period
☀️ July →66°F77°F1%0.5mm7.5h8.8/10Best period
☀️ August →68°F79°F1%0.4mm7.6h9.0/10Best period
☀️ September →66°F77°F10%1.3mm7.0h8.6/10Best period
☀️ October →64°F75°F23%2.6mm6.3h8.0/10Best period
☀️ November →61°F70°F24%3.0mm5.5h7.5/10Best period
⛅ December →57°F66°F28%2.9mm4.9h7.3/10Best period
⛅ January
7.3/10
T°55°F / 64°F
Rain %20%
Sun5.2h
Best period
⛅ February
7.4/10
T°55°F / 64°F
Rain %19%
Sun5.9h
Best period
⛅ March
7.3/10
T°55°F / 64°F
Rain %19%
Sun6.4h
Best period
☀️ April
7.5/10
T°57°F / 66°F
Rain %16%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ May
8.0/10
T°59°F / 70°F
Rain %11%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ June
8.4/10
T°63°F / 72°F
Rain %3%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ July
8.8/10
T°66°F / 77°F
Rain %1%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ August
9.0/10
T°68°F / 79°F
Rain %1%
Sun7.6h
Best period
☀️ September
8.6/10
T°66°F / 77°F
Rain %10%
Sun7.0h
Best period
☀️ October
8.0/10
T°64°F / 75°F
Rain %23%
Sun6.3h
Best period
☀️ November
7.5/10
T°61°F / 70°F
Rain %24%
Sun5.5h
Best period
⛅ December
7.3/10
T°57°F / 66°F
Rain %28%
Sun4.9h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (August)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.1 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
63°F · Pleasant
☔ Rain
1% · 0.4 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.6h/day
Week by week

Madeira week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jun 18 to Jun 24, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.0 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Oct 22 to Oct 28, mostly dry in 4 years out of 10 (3.0 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 16/1065°FJan 89/1064°FJan 157/1064°FJan 229/1064°FJan 299/1065°F
FebFeb 59/1065°FFeb 128/1064°FFeb 198/1064°FFeb 268/1064°F
MarMar 58/1066°FMar 129/1065°FMar 198/1064°FMar 264/1066°F
AprApr 29/1066°FApr 98/1067°FApr 169/1067°FApr 239/1067°FApr 309/1067°F
MayMay 79/1069°FMay 149/1070°FMay 2110/1071°FMay 289/1072°F
JunJun 49/1072°FJun 1110/1072°FJun 1810/1073°FJun 2510/1074°F
JulJul 210/1075°FJul 910/1077°FJul 1610/1078°FJul 2310/1079°FJul 3010/1079°F
AugAug 610/1080°FAug 1310/1081°FAug 2010/1082°FAug 2710/1078°F
SepSep 38/1078°FSep 109/1077°FSep 178/1076°FSep 2410/1076°F
OctOct 110/1078°FOct 89/1076°FOct 155/1074°FOct 224/1072°FOct 298/1072°F
NovNov 59/1070°FNov 127/1069°FNov 195/1069°FNov 265/1067°F
DecDec 37/1067°FDec 105/1066°FDec 176/1065°FDec 247/1066°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Madeira

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min57°61°64°68°72°75°201620172018201920202021202220232024202572°F — decade peak (2023)+-0.74°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · Portugal

🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 79°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 64°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 28%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Where is Madeira ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 7.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
32.66°N · 16.92°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Madeira?
August is the best month with 79°F highs, 68°F lows, 7.6h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Madeira get in August?
Madeira averages 7.6 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Madeira?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Madeira in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is Madeira good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Madeira scores 7.0/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Madeira?
January is the most difficult month to visit Madeira, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.