Ponta do Sol weather in February (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Ponta do Sol in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Ponta do Sol generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Ponta do Sol in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 167 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta do Sol. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in February

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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 Ponta do Sol in February?

For visitors traveling to Ponta do Sol, 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.

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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