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Machico Climate by Month

Temperatures in Machico experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be mild. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Machico experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 14°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Machico receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 521 mm annually. Machico can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 78 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Machico experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.9 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.1 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Machico ranges from 18°C in January to 23°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (3 KM, 2 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Machico in Portugal

During the months of June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Machico have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Machico?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Machico?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Machico?
    December tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Machico?
    July is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Machico?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Machico

    Sun   Dec 15
    20°C | 17°C
    SE 29 km/h
    19 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    22°C | 19°C
    S 25 km/h
    0.3 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    22°C | 19°C
    S 25 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain