The climate of Madeira (Portugal)
The island of Madeira is also known as the island of eternal spring.
Together with the island of Porto Santo and the archipelagos of
Desertas and Selvagens Madeira forms the autonomous region of Madeira.
Madeira and the other islands are very popular among those who do not
like mass tourism but prefer to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Madeira
is ideal for walking. Several well signed walks of various distances
have been set out here. Because of their location the islands have
developed their own unique flora and fauna. Mount Pico Ruivo is the
highest point of this autonomous region with an altitude of 1,862
meters. Madeira has a subtropical climate which is mild and may be
very wet. Temperatures are almost always pleasantly warm. However,
when a so called Leste wind comes from Africa temperatures may rise
above 30 degrees Celsius. This type of wind supplies dry and warm air.
The differences in altitude on the island cause several micro
climates. This means subzero temperatures are not uncommon on the
highest peaks but are uncommon along the coast. The capital Funchal is
much drier and sunnier than the rest of the island. Madeira is also
known for its fortified wine.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Madeira
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
15
10
5
12
18
February
15
10
5
11
18
March
16
10
6
11
18
April
16
11
6
9
18
May
18
12
7
6
19
June
20
14
7
5
20
July
22
16
8
2
21
August
23
17
8
3
23
September
23
16
7
7
23
October
21
15
6
10
22
November
18
13
5
11
21
December
16
11
5
13
19
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
Disclaimer
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