Caniçal weather in April (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is April a good time to explore Caniçal weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In April, Caniçal tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Caniçal in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 193 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Caniçal climate page with graphs.

 

Caniçal, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in April

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Caniçal, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Caniçal.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.