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Madeira weather by month
Madeira is warmest in August, with average highs of 28°C, and coolest in February at 18°C. The sea ranges from about 19°C to 25°C, warmest in August.
- WarmestAugust28°C average high
- CoolestFebruary18°C average high
- Warmest seaAugust25°C on average
- From Dublin≈ 3h 30mdirect, estimated
Madeira through the year
Beach weather (highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days) is most likely July to September. October is the wettest month, with rain on about 9 days.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sea | Rainy days | Rain | Sky | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 14° | 20° | 5 | 68 mm | Often cloudy | 0% |
| February | 18° | 14° | 20° | 5 | 56 mm | Often cloudy | 0% |
| March | 19° | 14° | 19° | 9 | 78 mm | Often cloudy | 1% |
| April | 20° | 15° | 20° | 8 | 70 mm | Often cloudy | 2% |
| May | 22° | 16° | 21° | 6 | 39 mm | Often cloudy | 6% |
| June | 24° | 18° | 22° | 5 | 53 mm | Often cloudy | 24% |
| July | 26° | 20° | 24° | 2 | 11 mm | Some cloud | 71% |
| August | 28° | 21° | 25° | 1 | 9 mm | Some cloud | 94% |
| September | 26° | 20° | 24° | 6 | 37 mm | Often cloudy | 64% |
| October | 24° | 19° | 24° | 9 | 80 mm | Often cloudy | 36% |
| November | 21° | 17° | 23° | 8 | 86 mm | Often cloudy | 2% |
| December | 20° | 15° | 21° | 7 | 70 mm | Often cloudy | 0% |
Shaded rows: beach weather (July to September). Rainy day = 2 mm or more. Sky = average cloud cover. How we measure
Flying time
Estimated from the distance for a direct flight. Real schedules vary, and many long-haul trips need a connection.
- From Dublin≈ 3h 30m
- From Cork≈ 3h 15m
- From Belfast≈ 3h 45m
- From London≈ 3h 30m
- From Manchester≈ 3h 45m
- From Glasgow≈ 3h 45m
Air: ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 2011–2025, for the grid point at 32.65, -16.91 (39 m). Sea: Copernicus Marine analysis via Open-Meteo, 2023–2025. Averages describe past weather, not a forecast.