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Madeira

Portugal
Best timeMar–Oct
Set inPortugal
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

46–68°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguagePortuguese
TimezoneUTC+00:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Madeira
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 62%
WarmestAug · 68°F
WettestDec
Best windowMar–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Madeira: Nogueira valley view from Balcões in São Roque do Faial, Santana, Madeira, Portugal in 2023 May
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Madeira

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Ximonic (Simo Räsänen)
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A subtropical volcano in the Atlantic, laced with levada irrigation walks. Green all year.

Best time to visit

Aim for Mar–Oct, the 8 months that line up best.

Madeira: Levada to the trout farm (Viveiros de Trutas), Ribeiro Frio, São Roque do Faial, Madeira, Portugal
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Madeira

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Dietmar Rabich
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Madeira: This such a cool place to visit
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Madeira

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Frank Kovalchek from USA
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

The best time to visit Madeira is March–October, in Portugal.

Where is Madeira?

Madeira is in Portugal.

What is Madeira known for?

A subtropical volcano in the Atlantic, laced with levada irrigation walks. Green all year.

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