Porto da Cruz weather in February (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is February a good time to explore Porto da Cruz weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Porto da Cruz generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Precipitation

Porto da Cruz in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

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 Porto da Cruz. 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 Porto da Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Porto da Cruz, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (11 KM, 7 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 Porto da Cruz, 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?

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