Madeira weather in August

Are you planning a trip to Madeira in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? Look no further than this page for all the information you need.

What is the weather like in Madeira in August?

The weather conditions in Madeira in August are generally perfect.

You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) in Funchal. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Madeira.

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 10mm (0.4 inches) in Funchal. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 238 hours of sunshine in Funchal during the entire month.

To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Madeira, check out the map below.

Where to go in Madeira in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Madeira on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Madeira

What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in Madeira?

Average weather in Funchal

In August Funchal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Funchal
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
23°C / 73°F 
19°C / 67°F 
233 hours 
9mm / 0.4" 
2 days 
24°C / 75°F 
20°C / 69°F 
238 hours 
10mm / 0.4" 
3 days 
24°C / 75°F 
20°C / 69°F 
211 hours 
36mm / 1.4" 
6 days 
Climate in Funchal

Average weather in Porto Santo

In August Porto Santo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Porto Santo
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
22°C / 72°F 
20°C / 69°F 
225 hours 
9.3mm / 0.4" 
3 days 
24°C / 75°F 
22°C / 71°F 
242 hours 
11mm / 0.4" 
3 days 
24°C / 75°F 
22°C / 71°F 
205 hours 
35mm / 1.4" 
6 days 
Climate in Porto Santo

Average weather in Ponta de São Lourenço

In August Ponta de São Lourenço generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ponta de São Lourenço
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
22°C / 72°F 
20°C / 68°F 
233 hours 
8.9mm / 0.4" 
2 days 
24°C / 75°F 
21°C / 70°F 
238 hours 
9.9mm / 0.4" 
3 days 
24°C / 75°F 
21°C / 70°F 
211 hours 
36mm / 1.4" 
6 days 
Climate in Ponta de São Lourenço

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Is August the best time to go to Madeira?

In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Madeira with commonly perfect weather in Funchal. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average the best time to visit Madeira is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Funchal. The worst month is January that can have unpleasant weather conditions.

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