How hot does Madeira get in summer?

On the coast, daytime temperatures hover around 20/21 degrees Celsius (68/70 °F) from December to April, and reach 25/26 °C (77/79 °F) from July to October. It rarely gets cold, however, from January to March there can be cool days, with highs around 15 °C (59 °F).



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Madeira is blessed with a year-round amenable climate - it never becomes too hot and never becomes too cold. Weather in Madeira is difficult to determine not only because it is an Island in the Atlantic but also because, due to its mountains, it has many micro climates, sometimes separated by a only few kilometres.

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For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Madeira is between August and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 27 C and an average low of 21 C.

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How warm is it in Madeira during July? The temperature is extremely stable in July with average highs of 23? and lows just 2? lower at 21?. The UV index will be high at this time of year, so protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Try to limit exposure between 10am and 4pm.

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Madeira's unique geographic location and mountainous terrain lend itself to its marvelously mild climate, ranging from 25°C (77°F) in the summer to 17°C (62°F) in the winter, with moderate humidity and mild average temperatures no matter the time of year.

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The water temperature remains very pleasant all year round, ranging between 19°C/66°F (winter) and 24°C/75°F (summer). The best month to swim in the sea is in September, when the average sea temperature is 24°C (75°F).

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However, the busiest times are: the Summer holiday months of July and August, Christmas time, and the Winter European holidays, for people looking for Winter Sun.

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MADEIRA AND THE ETERNAL SPRING! The water temperature remains very pleasant all year round, ranging between 19°C/66°F (winter) and 24°C/75°F (summer).

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I highly recommend going if you love nature, if you enjoy great food, a warm culture and breathtaking views at every turn. I stayed in the main Funchal, away from the tourist area. I didn't go to Madeira to be surrounded by other tourists taking photos of this or that.

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The Madeira archipelago is made up of the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo and the uninhabited islands of Selvagens and Desertas. Madeira is a semi-tropical island rising from sea level to 6,000 feet. Its steep pitch gives the island six distinct climate zones.

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Madeira is renowned for its landscapes, lore—and its legendary wine, which graced the tables of America's Founding Fathers.

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On the island of Madeira there are some golden sand beaches, such as Calheta and Machico on the south coast, created artificially and now very popular recreational areas. Although uncommon, the dark sandy beaches of volcanic origin are natural to the island.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Madeira Islands. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

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Madeira's national currency is Euro (EUR), which comes in denominations of 5€, 10€, 20€, 50€, 100€, 200€ and 500€ notes. Coins come in 1, 2,5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and one and two euros denominations. Banks are open from 8:30 am to 15:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

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The average standard of living tends to be a bit lower than in mainland Portugal, and the local autonomous government gives generous subsidies coming from the tourist industry revenues and from the Portuguese national budget. Go where the locals go and everything will be cheap.

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With both rent and restaurant prices being around 25% cheaper than in Lisbon, Funchal allows you to live your island dream without paying the more expensive prices of mainland Portugal.

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The cost of living in Madeira is generally lower than in mainland Portugal. Housing costs, utilities, and healthcare expenses are more affordable, allowing retirees to stretch their retirement savings further.

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Famous for it's year-round warmth and sunshine – choosing the best time to visit Madeira all depends on the type of holiday you're looking for… Let's start at the beginning of the year – January through to March is the coolest time of the year, but it's also the quietest and the cheapest.

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White sand, warm clear water.

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Madeira Island is known for its sunny weather, and as such, it's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Some of the sun protection items to pack include sunscreen with a high SPF, sunglasses, a hat, and a lightweight scarf to cover your head and neck.

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Madeira is a pretty small island, and so luckily you don't need very long to see all of the incredible things that this destination has to offer. If you're looking to experience the must-dos then a short four-day break would be fine. However, a week is the perfect amount of time to really make the most of the island.

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Visiting Madeira Find available car hire companies here. However, there are other means of transport available such as buses, taxis, tuk-tuks, bicycles and scooters. It is also worth mentioning the importance of the cable cars, which connect to some of the archipelago's most iconic points of interest.

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In reality, the Laurel forest which occupies about 20% of the island, and where most Levadas/hikes go across, is not very sensitive to the dry months and it is kept lush and green by the fogs and humidity that typically occur in the region, any time of the year. Same applies to most of the North Coast.

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