Madeira Weather Forecast
Madeira weather: 50°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Madeira is an island in Portugal. Madeira is an island known for levada walks and Atlantic cliffs.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Madeira with partly cloudy. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 50°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Madeira is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 62°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 60°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. running is the strongest bet in Madeira today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in Madeira right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:12 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Madeira
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 60° / 50° | 3% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 52° | 13% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 64° / 51° | 6% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 63° / 52° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 63° / 51° | 3% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 5% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 49° | 81% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 49° | 61% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 49° | 58% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 47° | 65% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 47° | 61% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 46° | 51% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 45° | 23% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 48° | 26% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 30% | -- | — |
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 | 62° | 50° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 59° | 49° | 2,5 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).
Weather map for Madeira
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Air quality and pollen in Madeira
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Madeira
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 50°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 96% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
June, July, August and September 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 6:12 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 October 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
