Climate in Madeira — Annual Weather Overview
Madeira has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is August (average high 25.8°C) and the coolest is January (16.8°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 9.0°C between August and January. Annual rainfall totals around 898mm. June is the wettest month at 139.3mm, while July averages just 12.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 19.1°C, 207mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 23.9°C, 170mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 22.4°C, 254mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 17.4°C, 267mm rain.
Madeira — Monthly Temperatures
Madeira — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Madeira stays reasonable all year.
Madeira weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.8°C | 12.2°C | 75.6mm | 8.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| February | 17.3°C | 12.0°C | 59.6mm | 9.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| March | 17.9°C | 12.4°C | 75.1mm | 10.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 18.8°C | 13.1°C | 85.1mm | 10.8h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.6°C | 14.8°C | 47.0mm | 12.0h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 21.6°C | 16.2°C | 139.3mm | 12.4h | 12 | 9/10 |
| July | 24.2°C | 17.8°C | 12.5mm | 12.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
| August | 25.8°C | 19.0°C | 18.4mm | 12.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| September | 23.9°C | 18.1°C | 63.9mm | 10.7h | 15 | 10/10 |
| October | 23.3°C | 17.5°C | 92.9mm | 9.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| November | 20.0°C | 14.6°C | 97.1mm | 8.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| December | 18.2°C | 13.5°C | 131.4mm | 8.2h | 13 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Madeira have?
Madeira has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 16.8°C in January to 25.8°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Madeira?
August is the hottest month in Madeira, with average highs of 25.8°C and lows of 19.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Madeira?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16.8°C and lows of 12.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Madeira?
June is the wettest month, averaging 139.3mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Madeira get per year?
Madeira receives around 898mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (12.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.