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Best time to visit Madeira: month by month
Short answer
Madeira is a year-round destination, with coastal highs of 17–19°C in winter and 25–26°C in summer. April to October is best for hiking, with drier trails, while July and August are the driest months at only 4–5 rainy days. Mountains are cooler and can be cloudy on any day.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 13°C | 11 | medium |
| Feb | 17°C | 12°C | 12 | medium |
| Mar | 19°C | 13°C | 12 | medium |
| Apr | 20°C | 14°C | 9 | high |
| May | 21°C | 15°C | 10 | high |
| Jun | 22°C | 17°C | 12 | medium |
| Jul | 25°C | 18°C | 4 | high |
| Aug | 26°C | 19°C | 5 | very high |
| Sep | 24°C | 19°C | 17 | high |
| Oct | 24°C | 18°C | 12 | high |
| Nov | 21°C | 15°C | 8 | medium |
| Dec | 19°C | 14°C | 14 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 19–21°C and lows of 13–15°C, with 9–12 rainy days a month; flowers everywhere and the Flower Festival.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and dry at 22–26°C by day, 17–19°C at night, with only 4–5 rainy days in July and August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm sea and highs of 21–24°C, but September can see about 17 rainy days and rain increases in some years.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild at 17–19°C by day and 12–14°C at night, with 11–14 rainy days; the mountains can be cold and wet.
Events worth planning around
- Flower Festival in Funchal (April–May).
- New Year's Eve fireworks over Funchal bay (31 December).
- Madeira Carnival (February or March, before Lent).
- Madeira Wine Festival (late August to early September).
When to avoid
Christmas–New Year and the Flower Festival are the busiest and priciest periods. If you plan the high mountain trails, avoid the wettest winter weeks, when trails may close.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Madeira?
May or September to October for warm weather and good hiking, or July–August for the driest days.
Is Madeira warm in winter?
Yes, the coast stays around 17–19°C by day, but it rains more and the mountains are cold.
When is the Madeira Flower Festival?
In spring, usually April or May, with parades and flower carpets in Funchal.