Machico weather in February (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What's the typical weather in Machico for February? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In February, Machico tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

Machico in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 167 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Machico. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Machico, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (3 KM, 2 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.

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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 Machico, 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

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