Madeira Islands Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in August.

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Funchal Porto Santo Caniço Calheta

Planning a getaway to the Madeira Islands, Portugal this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Madeira Islands in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Funchal. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Madeira Islands, Portugal.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Madeira Islands, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ponta do Pargo with an average of 5.3 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Caniçal with 14 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Funchal sees close to 238 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Madeira Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Madeira Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Funchal)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April18°C (64°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Madeira Islands in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Madeira Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Madeira Islands

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Madeira Islands (August)

Precipitation variation in the Madeira Islands (August)

Funchal

In August Funchal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
238 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Funchal →

Caniço

In August Caniço generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
238 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caniço →

Calheta

In August Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
238 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calheta →

Arco da Calheta

In August Arco da Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
238 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arco da Calheta →

Porto Santo

In August Porto Santo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
242 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto Santo →

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

In our records: Portugal August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Portugal reached 45°C (113°F) in Évora on August 4, 2018.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Madeira Islands in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Porto Santo 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Caniço 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Calheta 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Arco da Calheta 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Machico 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

The Madeira Islands weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in August?

Expect perfect weather across the Madeira Islands, Portugal in August. The popular destination of Funchal averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in August?

Daytime temperatures in Funchal peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in August, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does the Madeira Islands, Portugal get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in the Madeira Islands, Portugal. Funchal averages only about 12 mm (0.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Madeira Islands, Portugal 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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