Weather in August in Madeira
Considering a trip to Madeira this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Madeira in August?
August in Madeira generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Funchal. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Madeira.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 7 mm to low rainfall in Ponta de São Lourenço with 14 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Funchal enjoys close to 238 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Madeira for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Madeira climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in Madeira?
Funchal
In August Funchal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Porto Santo
In August Porto Santo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ponta de São Lourenço
In August Ponta de São Lourenço generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Madeira?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Madeira with overall perfect weather in Funchal. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Funchal.
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