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What is the best month to go to Madeira?

We could say that is between June and September because it is the summer peak, but the truth is that Madeira is a great destination to visit all year round! Madeira enjoys a very warm climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with average temperatures ranging between 18 ºC and 25 ºC. Madeira has a warm climate and comfortable temperatures are in spring or autumn and you’ll have at least nine hours of beautiful sunshine to enjoy per day.

However, the choice lies with the personal goals or in the type of holiday you are looking for, of course. Let’s take a look at the various options:

The English summer

If you’re looking for winter sun you won’t have much trouble finding it in Madeira. In December, January, and February daytime temperatures can be 20°C in the lower parts of the island below what’s called the ‘banana line’.

January is the wettest and one of the coolest months in Madeira. Thanks to the mild subtropical climate, the average min temperature in Funchal is 13°C (55°F) while max reaches 19°C (66°F).

What to do on Madeira in January and February?

You can still see Christmas lights (until the first week of January)
The ''Reis’’ party, in Funchal
Surf
Hike in the Levadas
A boat ride or a Jeep Tour

madeira jeep tour- west side- paúl da serra

Enjoy a mini-holiday, during Valentines day and watch the sunset in Pico do Arieiro
Watch the Carnival parades

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Wine tasting
Visit some cultural museums
Take the Cable Car to Monte and Botanical Garden

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Take a walk through the Lido or Caniço Promenade
Venture out in the Cable Car of Achadas da Cruz

The Eternal Spring

During March, April, and May, and especially towards the end of the season the sun already shines differently. March is a lovely time of year to visit Madeira. With winter now left behind, the temperatures improve and rain is less likely in this beautiful archipelago. The average daytime temperature rises to a bit over 16ºC with midday high peaks ranging 18ºC in cloudless days and nighttime lows rarely go below 14ºC.

What to do on Madeira in March, April, and May?

Flower Festival

what is the best month to go to madeira- Flower Festival

Whale watching
Visit beautiful viewpoints
Admire our beautiful gardens such as the Tropical and Palheiro Gardens
Toboggan Ride

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Stroll through the City of Funchal
Visit Nun's Valley
Go to the SPA
Canyoning

what is the best month to go to madeira- canyoning

Explore the European Museum Night
Also, you should visit the Here-There Festival at Ponta do Sol

The summer peak of Madeira

June, July, August, and September, the most sought-after months right? These months you have the opportunity to enjoy some of Madeira’s exhilarating attractions with events and festivals practically every weekend all over the Island.

Temperatures start to increase, favouring trips to the beach and oceanside activities.

July is a very popular time to visit Madeira when the sun is almost in full force, the skies are blue and the temperatures are high.

What to do in June, July, August, and September in Madeira?

In June there are some events such as mountain biking (Trans Madeira) and Canyoning (Madeira Canyoning Meeting)
Travel to a new-old Epoque and explore the Medieval Market in Machico
Visit tropical gardens
Relax in Porto Santo Beach

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Take part in the Madeira wine festival in August
Watch the fireworks at the Atlantic Festival
Go to the Cherry Festival in Camara de Lobos
Fly through the sky with Paragliding
Snorkel and Diving
Music lover? In July we have The Funchal Jazz and the Summer Opening
Swim in the fantastic lava pools of Porto Moniz or Seixal
In September do not forget the beautiful Colombo’s Festival

what is the best month to go to madeira- Porto Moniz swimming pool

The golden sun

The autumn months, October and November tend to be a lot quieter in Madeira, but it’s still pleasantly sunny. It is perfect for walking as there is plenty of shade around. Even though December is the winter season in Madeira, the temperatures are relatively mild with around six hours of sunshine each day.

The comparatively sunny weather makes Madeira an appealing and popular destination for visitors to enjoy a Christmas holiday. Madeira has a slight average temperature drop from 18°C on December 1st to 17°C by December 31st.

What to do in October, November, and December in Madeira?

October is perfect for birdwatching tours
Also, there is the Nature Festival which allows for the enjoyment of several activities in the mountains, in the air or in the sea, all free-of-charge, throughout the week
Travel through the scenic roads of Madeira on the way to exploring its Countryside
Relish the beauty of the 4 natural reserves.
During November, the sky has many shades of pink, which allows watching the most beautiful sunrises

what is the best month to go to madeira- Sunrise

Visit the Farmer's Market it's time for eating tons of fruit like guava, mango, and Annona
In December go see the Christmas lights and the Christmas market
Party on the Market Night
Visit some churches to take pictures of the nativity scene
Watch the famous New Years Fireworks in Funchal

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> </head> <body> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira_1" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira_1_1.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira_1" width="856" height="552" /> (Photo: Hynek & Baru) <h2 class="MsoNormal">What is the best month to go to Madeira?</h2> We could say that is between June and September because it is the summer peak, but the truth is that Madeira is a great destination to visit all year round! Madeira enjoys a very warm climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with average temperatures ranging between 18 ºC and 25 ºC. Madeira has a warm climate and comfortable temperatures are in spring or autumn and you’ll have at least nine hours of beautiful sunshine to enjoy per day. However, the choice lies with the personal goals or in the type of holiday you are looking for, of course. Let’s take a look at the various options: <h3 class="MsoNormal">The English summer</h3> If you’re looking for winter sun you won’t have much trouble finding it in Madeira. In December, January, and February daytime temperatures can be 20°C in the lower parts of the island below what’s called the ‘banana line’. January is the wettest and one of the coolest months in Madeira. Thanks to the mild subtropical climate, the average min temperature in Funchal is 13°C (55°F) while max reaches 19°C (66°F).  What to do on Madeira in January and February? <ul> <li>You can still see Christmas lights (until the first week of January)</li> <li>The ''Reis’’ party, in Funchal</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://madeira.best/product/surf-lessons-in-madeira">Surf</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/hiking-holidays-in-madeira">Hike</a> in the <a title="Levadas" href="https://madeira.best/category/things-to-do/land/trekking-levada-walks">Levadas</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"> A boat ride or a <a href="https://madeira.best/category/things-to-do/land/jeep-tours">Jeep Tour</a></li> </ul> <img style="color: #000000; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="madeira jeep tour- west side- paúl da serra " src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/madeira jeep tour- west side- paúl da serra - cópia.jpg" alt="madeira jeep tour- west side- paúl da serra " width="856" height="460" data-darkreader-inline-color="" /> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"> Enjoy a mini-holiday, during Valentines day and watch the sunset in Pico do Arieiro</li> <li class="MsoNormal"> Watch the <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/6-things-to-do-in-madeiras-carnival">Carnival </a>parades</li> </ul> <img style="text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- carnival (2)" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- carnival (2)_1.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- carnival (2)" width="856" height="460" /> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">Wine tasting</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Visit some cultural <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/funchal-historical-itinerary">museums</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Take the Cable Car to Monte and Botanical Garden</li> </ul> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- cable car in monte_1 - Cópia" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- cable car in monte_1 - cópia.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- cable car in monte_1 - Cópia" width="856" height="460" /> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">Take a walk through the Lido or Caniço Promenade</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Venture out in the Cable Car of Achadas da Cruz</li> </ul> <h3>The Eternal Spring</h3> During March, April, and May, and especially towards the end of the season the sun already shines differently. March is a lovely time of year to visit Madeira. With winter now left behind, the temperatures improve and rain is less likely in this beautiful archipelago. The average daytime temperature rises to a bit over 16ºC with midday high peaks ranging 18ºC in cloudless days and nighttime lows rarely go below 14ºC.   What to do on Madeira in March, <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/visiting-madeira-in-april-an-easter-break">April</a>, and May? <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blog.madeira.best/madeira-flower-festival">Flower Festival</a></li> </ul> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- Flower Festival" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- flower festival.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- Flower Festival" width="856" height="460" /> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://madeira.best/product/dolphin-and-whale-watching-tour-guaranteed-sighting">Whale watching</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Visit beautiful <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/top-28-viewpoints-must-visit-in-madeira-island">viewpoints</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Admire our beautiful <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/5-gardens-you-must-visit-in-funchal">gardens</a> such as the Tropical and Palheiro Gardens</li> <li><a style="color: #0000ff;" title="Toboggan Ride" href="https://madeira.best/product/madeira-toboggan-ride-on-traditional-wicker-basket-sledges" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Toboggan Ride</a></li> </ul> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- Tobbogã" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- tobbogã_1.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- Tobbogã" width="856" height="460" /> <ul> <li>Stroll through the City of Funchal</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://madeira.best/product/nuns-valley-tour-madeira">Nun's Valley</a></li> <li>Go to the SPA</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://madeira.best/product/canyoning-ribeiro-frio-level-1" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Canyoning</a></li> </ul> <img style="color: #000000; text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- canyoning" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- canyoning.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- canyoning" width="856" height="460" data-darkreader-inline-color="" /> <ul> <li>Explore the European Museum Night</li> <li>Also, you should visit the <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.festivalaquiacola.pt/pt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Here-There Festival at Ponta do Sol</a></li> </ul> <h3>The summer peak of Madeira</h3> June, July, August, and September, the most sought-after months right? These months you have the opportunity to enjoy some of Madeira’s exhilarating attractions with events and festivals practically every weekend all over the Island. Temperatures start to increase, favouring trips to the beach and oceanside activities. July is a very popular time to visit Madeira when the sun is almost in full force, the skies are blue and the temperatures are high. What to do in June, July, August, and September in Madeira? <ul> <li>In June there are some events such as mountain biking (<a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://trans-madeira.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Trans Madeira</a>) and Canyoning (<a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://canyoningmadeirameeting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Madeira Canyoning Meeting</a>)</li> <li>Travel to a new-old Epoque and explore the Medieval Market in Machico</li> <li>Visit tropical gardens</li> <li>Relax in Porto Santo Beach</li> </ul> <img style="text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- Porto santo (2)" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- porto santo (2).jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- Porto santo (2)" width="856" height="460" /> <ul> <li>Take part in the Madeira wine festival in August</li> <li>Watch the fireworks at the Atlantic Festival</li> <li>Go to the Cherry Festival in Camara de Lobos</li> <li>Fly through the sky with Paragliding</li> <li>Snorkel and Diving</li> <li>Music lover? In July we have The <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.funchaljazzfestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Funchal Jazz</a> and the <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://summeropening.pt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Summer Opening</a></li> <li>Swim in the fantastic lava pools of Porto Moniz or Seixal</li> <li>In September do not forget the beautiful <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.madeiraallyear.com/festival-colombo-do-porto-santo-encontre-o-descobridor-que-ha-em-si/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Colombo’s Festival</a></li> </ul> <img style="text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- Porto Moniz swimming pool" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- porto moniz swimming pool.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- Porto Moniz swimming pool" width="856" height="460" /> <h3>The golden sun</h3> The autumn months, October and November tend to be a lot quieter in Madeira, but it’s still pleasantly sunny. It is perfect for walking as there is plenty of shade around. Even though December is the winter season in <a href="http://www.holiday-weather.com/madeira/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madeira</a>, the temperatures are relatively mild with around six hours of <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.holiday-weather.com/madeira/averages/#chart-head-daily_sun_hours" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">sunshine</a> each day.  The comparatively sunny weather makes Madeira an appealing and popular destination for visitors to enjoy a Christmas holiday. Madeira has a slight <a href="http://www.holiday-weather.com/madeira/averages/">average temperature</a> drop from 18°C on December 1st to 17°C by December 31st. <p style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">What to do in October, November, and December in Madeira? <ul> <li>October is perfect for birdwatching tours</li> <li>Also, there is the <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://youtu.be/RexZznYZtgU" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Nature Festival </a>which allows for the enjoyment of several activities in the mountains, in the air or in the sea, all free-of-charge, throughout the week</li> <li>Travel through the scenic roads of Madeira on the way to exploring its Countryside</li> <li>Relish the beauty of the 4 natural reserves.</li> <li>During November, the sky has many shades of pink, which allows watching the most beautiful <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/best-sunrise-spots-in-madeira">sunrises</a></li> </ul> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="what is the best month to go to madeira- Sunrise" src="../../../../storage/uploads/tinymce/what is the best month to go to madeira- sunrise_2.jpg" alt="what is the best month to go to madeira- Sunrise" width="856" height="460" /> <ul> <li>Visit the Farmer's Market it's time for eating tons of fruit like guava, mango, and Annona</li> <li>In December go see the <a href="https://blog.madeira.best/all-about-christmas-in-madeira-island">Christmas</a> lights and the Christmas market</li> <li><a href="https://blog.madeira.best/market-night">Party on the Market Night</a></li> <li>Visit some churches to take pictures of the nativity scene</li> <li>Watch the famous New Years Fireworks in Funchal </li> </ul>   </body> </html>