Madeira Weather Forecast
Madeira weather: 53°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Madeira weather in October
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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).
Best time to visit Madeira
Go in July and August. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Madeira compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Madeira.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | 309 mi | 48°F | about the same | 23 in |
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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 12:07 PM.
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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 August 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
