When can you swim on Madeira?

So you can swim all year round in Madeira if you are not cold. If you want to sunbathe and swim, the months of May to September are obviously the best. The island of Porto Santo and its 7 km long beach should interest you, even if the influence of tourists is impressive in high season!



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Calheta Beach is one of the island of Madeira's few yellow sandy beaches. A peaceful swimming experience is guaranteed by two piers, so you can exercise in the sea all year round.

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Madeira weather April North easterly winds mean you'll be warmest and driest in the south, while the Sahara Desert can make things really hot when it sends winds over to Madeira. The average high is 19ºC in April, which is perfectly warm enough for you to relax on the beach or by the pool.

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Amazing and stable weather denotes April through November as the best time to visit Madeira. April to mid-June is known for price cuts and moderate crowds. This period can offer you unforgettable hiking among lush green vegetation, and you can join famous Madeira Flower Festival.

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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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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 is 967.7 kilometers (601.3 miles) away and has the same time zone with Lisboa, Portugal. Madeira's climate is classified as Mediterranean, warm summer (Köppen climate classification: Csb) while Lisboa has a Mediterranean, hot summer climate (Csa). Madeira generally has warmer weather than Lisboa.

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Located off the northwest coast of Africa, the Portuguese island of Madeira has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. In June Madeira is warm and sunny and the mild seas mean this is a good time of year for swimming, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the golden sands with a good book.

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Many Madeiran people swim in the sea all year round, and anyway the temperature never gets as cold as even the UK's summer sea temperatures! So, yes, it is perfectly possible to swim in the sea in April in Madeira, although the sea won't be at its warmest then - that's probably about September/October.

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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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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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The natural pools in Madeira are formed by volcanic activity from the past and the water that enters these natural pools is from the Atlantic. So during the winter months, the natural pools will be colder and in the summer they will be warmer based on the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Madeira.

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Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Moderate long period swell. Winds: S 5 to 7 knots. Seas: WNW 8 feet at 12 seconds.

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The north side of the island takes all the punishment. The trade winds travel down the Atlantic and hit the north coast brining with them rain and cool air. The high mountains act as a barrier to the more densely populated, “sunnier” side of the island, the south side.

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The southwest is the place to be for more guaranteed sun; Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta boast the best climates on the island followed by Funchal, Camera de lobos and Machico.

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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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My first stay at a Florida beach and Madeira didn't disappoint. White sand, warm clear water.

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ELECTRICITY AND WATER The electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality. Porto Santo uses desalinated water, which is perfectly safe to drink.

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Madeira has excellent walking temperatures all year round. Even in October and November, you can enjoy over 10 hours of sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the low 20s.

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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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Madeira has a subtropical climate thanks to its location off the northwest coast of Africa, with the Portuguese archipelago great for winter sun. February's one of the wettest months of the year but there's less rain than January and you'll get plenty of warm and sunny weather.

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