Portuguese island of Madeira is known for its natural beauty and subtropical climate. Visitors can explore the stunning landscapes, including the Laurisilva forest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the rugged coastline. The island also offers excellent opportunities for hiking, paragliding, and water sports. Other points of interest include the charming capital city of Funchal or Machico, one of the oldest settlements on the island with beautiful sandy beach and charming town center with traditional architecture.
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Madeira (Portugal) in general has a hot climate. The day temperatures range from 18 °C (64 °F) in February to 25 °C (76 °F) in August. The least rainy month in Madeira is July with its 1 day of rain, the rainiest month is November, when it rains 9 days. Temperatures during the night go from 12 °C (54 °F) in February to 19 °C (66 °F) in August.
The best months to visit Madeira are July - September. In this period day temperatures range from 24 °C (74 °F) to 25 °C (76 °F), night temperatures from 18 °C (64 °F) to 19 °C (66 °F) and you can expect on average 2 days of rain per month and 7 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 22 °C (72 °F) - 23 °C (74 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is May - September.
Night temperatures in Madeira range between 12 °C (54 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F) throughout the year.
Madeira enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 18 °C (64 °F) - 25 °C (76 °F) during the year.
Madeira is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.
The period, with low amounts of rain in Madeira - dry season - lasts from May to September. In this period it is raining on average 2 days and approximately 17 mm (0.69 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
The period, which is the sunniest in Madeira, is in the months of July - September, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.
Madeira belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 70 % - 73 %.
The least cloudy months in Madeira are July - October, when the cloud cover is on average only 45 %.