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Madeira Islands weather in August

Planning a journey to Madeira Islands this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Madeira Islands in August?

Madeira Islands is a region in Portugal. August in Madeira Islands generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Funchal. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Madeira Islands.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ponta do Pargo with an average of 5.3 mm to low rainfall in Caniçal with 14 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 238 hours of sunshine in Funchal. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Madeira Islands for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Madeira Islands climate page.

Where to go in Madeira Islands in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Madeira Islands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Madeira Islands

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Madeira Islands?

Average weather in Funchal

In August Funchal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Funchal
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<<   July July
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23°C 
19°C 
233 hours 
10 mm 
2 days 
24°C 
21°C 
238 hours 
12 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
21°C 
211 hours 
31 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Funchal

Average weather in Caniço

In August Caniço generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Caniço
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<<   July July
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24°C 
19°C 
233 hours 
8.6 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
21°C 
238 hours 
11 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
20°C 
211 hours 
30 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Caniço

Average weather in Calheta

In August Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Calheta
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<<   July July
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24°C 
19°C 
233 hours 
4.5 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
20°C 
238 hours 
6.7 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
20°C 
211 hours 
28 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Calheta

Average weather in Arco da Calheta

In August Arco da Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Arco da Calheta
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<<   July July
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24°C 
19°C 
233 hours 
5 mm 
3 days 
25°C 
20°C 
238 hours 
7.4 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
20°C 
211 hours 
29 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Arco da Calheta

Average weather in Porto Santo

In August Porto Santo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Porto Santo
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<<   July July
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23°C 
21°C 
225 hours 
7.7 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
22°C 
242 hours 
7 mm 
3 days 
24°C 
22°C 
205 hours 
19 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Porto Santo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Madeira Islands, in Portugal.

Is August the best time to visit Madeira Islands?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Madeira Islands with overall perfect weather in Funchal. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Funchal.

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