Madeira weather averages

Usually in December
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Weather by month
Now Today
- 20
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5-day forecast

Going to Madeira? Find the best month to visit Madeira based on the weather.

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Check Madeira weather averages before you book your next holiday in 2018/2019. Today's maximum temperature in Madeira is expected to be 20°C, while the average maximum temperature in December is 16°C. The holiday weather guide shown above is for Funchal.

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The weather for Madeira, represented by Funchal, shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by MeteoBlue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Madeira weather averages: best month

Madeira	Best month	Averages
Warmest	August & September	23°C
Sunniest	July & August	8 hours per day
Least rain	July	2 days
Warmest sea	September	24°C

Madeira climate guide

Madeira weather overview

The Madeira group of islands are an integral part of Portugal and lie around 720 kilometres (450 miles) off the coast of Morocco. The main island of Madeira is mountainous and volcanic, and indulges in Mediterranean climate tempered by the seas which surround it. You will rarely feel uncomfortably hot or unpleasantly cold on Madeira but expect to be rained on in the winter months, especially on higher ground.

North coast of Madeira, Portugal © ultimathule

On this island, the weather can change dramatically the higher up you go, so you can progress from bright sunshine on the coast to chilly fog and heavy rain within the course of a morning.

What to pack for Madeira weather

You should always supplement light clothing with warm cover-ups in summer and take medium to warm clothes for the winter months. Rain is sparse in mid summer (May to September) but take a raincoat at other times of the year.

Tropical storm risk: Madeira, Portugal hurricane season

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The Madeira, Portugal tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season for Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). Find out more about our data sources.

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Madeira weather averages by month

Check Madeira holiday weather averages for a particular month by selecting from the list below. Monthly weather guides include figures for temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours and sea temperature plus daily sunrise & sunset times.

Compare Madeira weather with the USA

Below the Madeira weather chart shows maximum daytime temperature for Madeira (Funchal) and the USA (Washington). For more weather parameters or to change the destinations shown visit the comparison weather tool.

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Popular Madeira destinations

Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Madeira in December. Select a destination to see the weather overview and compare average conditions with today's forecast.