Caniçal Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Caniçal, Madeira Islands, Portugal is 20°C (68°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Caniçal compares to cities worldwide.
Caniçal Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Caniçal experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in February. At night, temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) in August to 14°C (57°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Caniçal by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. August, the city's warmest month, averages 238 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Caniçal vs Portugal
The map below shows the annual temperature across Portugal. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Caniçal vs World: Temperature Compared
Caniçal's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Caniçal?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Caniçal, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 70% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 72% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Caniçal's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Caniçal climate page.
