Caniçal weather in February (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How does the weather in Caniçal usually fare in February? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During February, Caniçal usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C. The temperatures this month are cooler, yet they stay comfortably warm and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Caniçal in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 167 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Caniçal. 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 February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

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

Where to go in Portugal in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

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.