Madeira · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
26.3°C
Min Temp
21.3°C
Sunshine
7.1 h/day
Rain Days
0 days
Water Temp
23.1°C
Rainfall
3.8 mm
Humidity
66%
Avg Temp
23.5°C
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Madeira — with 7 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 26°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 24°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 4 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Hochsaison: Wärmer und trockener als der Rest des Jahres. Funchal belebt, Porto Santo (40 Minuten Fähre) bietet den einzigen Sandstrand Madeiras.
Packing list for Madeira in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Madeira?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Madeira (Climate Score: 98/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Madeira in August?
- In August, Madeira sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 24°C.
- How much rain falls in Madeira in August?
- In August, Madeira receives an average of 4 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Madeira get in August?
- Madeira averages 7 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Madeira in August?
- Water temperature in Madeira in August averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
