Geography of Madeira
Geography of Madeira: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Madeira
Tenerife is 309 mi to the south, Marrakesh Menara Airport is 528 mi to the east, Jemaa el-Fnaa is 530 mi to the east and Medina of Marrakesh is 531 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 32°45′38.5″N 16°57′34.2″W (32.7607, -16.9595)
Quick facts about Madeira
Summary
Madeira is an island in Portugal. Madeira is an island known for levada walks and Atlantic cliffs.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Madeira with clear sky. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 52°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Madeira is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 63°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 2.7°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Madeira today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Madeira month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 40° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 38° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 37° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 50° | 39° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 51° | 41° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 45° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 60° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 63° | 51° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 58° | 49° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 60° | 49° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 54° | 44° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 40° | 7,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Madeira?
Madeira is an island in Portugal. Its coordinates are 32.7607, -16.9595. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Madeira right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 76% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Madeira, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Madeira in?
Madeira observes Atlantic/Madeira (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:47 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 7:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
