Readers ask: What Is The Best Month To Go To Madeira?

What is the hottest month in Madeira?

August is the hottest month in Madeira with an average temperature of 22.5°C (73°F) and the coldest is January at 16°C (61°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in September.

Which part of Madeira has the best weather?

ON THE SOUTH COAST Close to probably the prettiest village in Madeira, Jardim do Mar, the southwestern corner of the island is well-known to be the sunniest and warmest, so it comes as no surprise to find here so many beautiful and luxurious villas.

Is Madeira hotter than Portugal?

Annually speaking, Madeira weather is warmer when compared to Lisbon. The difference is not that big, only 1ºC (2ºF) in fact. The real difference can be found in the number of rainy days. In Lisbon, there is 48% higher chance that it will rain than in Funchal.

How many days do you need in Madeira?

Yes, you can see the most beautiful/popular places in Madeira in just a week, but hands down, you will be rushing. If you can, I would recommend you to stay at least 10 days! And if you have three weeks, then fine, take it slowly and soak all the relaxing vibes in!

Is Madeira expensive to visit?

Madeira isn’t expensive at all, you can find low cost accommodations and also low cost places to eat all around the island (avoid touristic areas in Funchal, there are more expensive). For 10 days stay and if you love Nature and Trekking i advise you to make some Walks on the Levadas, Jeep Tours and also Canyoning.

Is Madeira a winter destination?

Long stay winter holidays Madeira is the perfect winter sun holiday destination – the weather is fantastic all year round, so the island isn’t any less lively. The main difference you’ll notice is the lack of crowds! Plus, of course, it’s cheaper to visit Madeira in the winter than the summer.

Can you swim in Madeira in January?

Madeiran winters are usually very pleasant: in December and January, Funchal enjoys five times as much sunshine hours than London. Daytime temperatures hover just under 20C: mild enough to swim in the sea or a heated outdoor pool, though there’s always the possibility of rain.

Is the sea warm in Madeira?

The temperature of the sea in Madeira is not very high. In fact, it goes from 18 °C (64.5 °F) between February and April to 23.5 °C (74 °F) in September, and can be considered high enough for swimming from August to October. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Is there a ferry from Portugal to Madeira?

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Madeira Islands and Portugal operated by 1 ferry company – Porto Santo Line. The Funchal to Porto Santo ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Is Madeira warm in winter?

1. Subtropical climate. Madeira and Porto Santo are known for a warm, it is warm all year round, as you can see below. Thus, this temperature range is particularly appealing to northern European tourists, who seek Madeira as a winter sun destination.

Can you swim in the sea in Madeira?

”Reis Magos” beach is located in the southeast of the island, in Caniço de Baixo. Once again Madeira Island provides good water quality and clean sea waters by the blue flag that stands on this beach. Normally, in the summer, the average water temperature is 21ºC, which allows you to swim for a long while.

How warm is Madeira in April?

Is Madeira Warm In April? In April the average temperature for Madeira is 16.5ºC, made up of highs of 19ºC and average lows of 14ºC.

Is Madeira a touristy?

Yes, Madeira is a popular destination and indeed some of the main tourist attractions can get quite busy. But for the biggest part, Madeira is still very quiet and undiscovered.

What is there to do in Madeira for a week?

7-Day Madeira Itinerary: How to See Madeira in One Week

• Day 1 – Explore Funchal.
• Day 2 – Hiking in the Valley of Nuns.
• Day 3 (Road-trip) – Levada Walk​
• Day 4 (Road-trip) – Driving Around Madeira.
• Day 5 – Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo.
• About the Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Trail​
• Day 6 – Day Trip to Christo Rei​

Are there sandy beaches in Madeira?

If you are looking for coconuts and golden sandy beaches, then with it’s black volcanic sand, Madeira Island is probably not the place for you. But there are also some wonderful sandy beaches and excellent pools. The jewel in the crown is of course the 9 kilometre golden beach of Porto Santo.