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Things to do in Madeira
Scuba diving, snorkeling and wine tours and more, with the best month for each. Madeira is most comfortable for sightseeing in February to September.
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Popular tours in Madeira
Full Day Tour of Madeira WestFrom $40View 
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Madeira Best of the West Day TourFrom $49View 
Madeira Walking Food & Drink TourFrom $69View 
Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour ExperienceFrom $126View 
Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching TourFrom $55View
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Madeira month by month
Madeira weather by month
Averages for Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude: 58 m, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 68 (20) | 68 (20) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 78 (25) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 77 (25) | 73 (23) | 70 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 57 (14) | 58 (14) | 59 (15) | 61 (16) | 65 (18) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 69 (20) | 67 (19) | 63 (17) | 60 (16) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 65 (18) | 64 (18) | 65 (18) | 67 (19) | 70 (21) | 72 (22) | 74 (23) | 75 (24) | 73 (23) | 71 (21) | 68 (20) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:23 pm | 6:52 pm | 7:15 pm | 8:37 pm | 8:59 pm | 9:17 pm | 9:17 pm | 8:53 pm | 8:14 pm | 7:35 pm | 6:06 pm | 6:02 pm |
Questions
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
For walking around and sightseeing, February to September. August is the warmest month at about 80°F (27°C), and February the coolest at about 68°F (20°C).
What is the rainiest month in Madeira?
December, with about 9 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Madeira?
September, at about 75°F (24°C). It's coolest in March, at about 64°F (18°C).