Estreito da Calheta Temperature by Month

Estreito da Calheta, Madeira Islands, Portugal has an average annual maximum temperature of 20°C (68°F), with moderate seasonal shifts ranging from 17°C (63°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.

The climate in Estreito da Calheta experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. 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 Estreito da Calheta by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 238 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Estreito da Calheta'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:

Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

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 Estreito da Calheta, 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.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Estreito da Calheta's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Estreito da Calheta climate page.