When to go
The Best Time to Visit Madeira
Month-by-month climate data for Madeira, Portugal — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Madeira— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–October. Warm but never hot — Madeira’s subtropical climate is mild year-round.
Warmest in Madeira: Aug (16°C / 61°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Dec (~20 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Madeira climate, month by month
January
9° / 4°C
~17 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 4°C
~15 rain days
Fair
March
9° / 4°C
~18 rain days
Tough
April
10° / 4°C
~17 rain days
Fair
May
11° / 6°C
~17 rain days
Fair
June
12° / 7°C
~18 rain days
Fair
July
15° / 9°C
~8 rain days
Good
August
16° / 10°C
~9 rain days
Good
September
15° / 9°C
~19 rain days
Fair
October
14° / 9°C
~17 rain days
Fair
November
11° / 6°C
~18 rain days
Fair
December
9° / 5°C
~20 rain days
Tough
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