Our verdict
The best time to visit Madeira is May-August
The very hottest temperatures in Madeira get to around 24℃ (75℉) in the height of summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 7℃ (45℉) at night.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Madeira when the days are longest, you should visit in August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Madeira in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Madeira, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Madeira seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Madeira as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Madeira is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Madeira
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Madeira for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Madeira climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Madeira for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Madeira in January
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Madeira in February
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Madeira in March
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Madeira in April
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Madeira in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Madeira in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Madeira in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Madeira in August
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Madeira in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
Madeira in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Madeira in November
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Madeira in December
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madeira in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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