Caniço weather in February (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Caniço during February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Caniço generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Caniço in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 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.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Caniço. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Caniço, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Caniço in February?

For visitors traveling to Caniço, 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 in February.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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