Is Madeira cloudy in May?

There is a 61% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 39% chance of seeing some clouds, with on average 6mm of rainfall this month.



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Madeira's west coast is considered the sunniest part of the island. It's an area widely sought after by those who love the sea and nature, but also Madeira's century-old traditions.

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Usually the south side of the island always presents itself with warmer temperature. When going to the north side, the temperature decreases, and in the center of the island, where the regions are higher, temperatures tend to be lower and there is some precipitation... some people call it the 4 seasons island.

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Average monthly temperatures 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.

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Average weather in Madeira
  • May. 19°C. Avg. Rain: 6mm.
  • Jun. 21°C. Avg. Rain: 0mm.
  • Jul. 23°C. Avg. Rain: 1mm.
  • Aug. 24°C. Avg. Rain: 1mm.
  • Sep. 23°C. Avg. Rain: 5mm.
  • Oct. 22°C. Avg. Rain: 31mm.
  • Nov. 20°C. Avg. Rain: 25mm.
  • Dec. 19°C. Avg. Rain: 18mm.


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Madeira's black pebble beaches, bathed by a crystal-clear sea, are predominant throughout the island and lend a picturesque backdrop to the landscapes. Come and relax in these unique bathing areas. Discover an incredible beach located in Seixal.

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The transparency of its waters is remarkable. Whale Watching in Madeira - A magical experience in the calm and crystal-clear waters of the archipelago.

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FunchalRainy-day activities
  • From Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise. ...
  • Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise. ...
  • Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools, and Fanal Tour. ...
  • Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise. ...
  • From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour.


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Would agree you can sunbathe in early June in Funchal . Temps can about 22c or more going myself all going well about the same time you are .

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Funchal has generally the driest weather of Madeira as the high peaks protect the capital from the moisture laden winds from the north but it can rain at almost any time from September through to May. The height of the tourist season is July and august and these are the driest months.

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The rainy season is between November and February, during which time rolling clouds and frequent rainstorms are typical. Most days during this time will have at least one rainstorm passing through. The months between May and August are the driest of the year.

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If you're heading to Madeira to sunbathe, swim and explore the island in the sunshine, August is the best month to visit. On average, August tends to be the hottest month of the year, with average temperatures of around 23°C.

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We experienced differences in temperature from 26 degrees in Funchal and 28 degrees in Ponta do Sol (the warmest place on the island), to as low as 16 degrees in Achada da Cruz and finally a nice 20 degrees in Porto Moniz.

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We went in April and whilst I agree that Madeira is a stunning island particularly in the interior we found it much cooler than the Canaries at the same time of year. It depends what you want in a holiday but you only need to look at how green the island is to realise that there must be significant rainfall.

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If you don't already know, Funchal is the capital city of a magical Portuguese island archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic known as Madeira.

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