Madeira

What's the weather like in Madeira in February?

Madeira has a subtropical climate thanks to its location off the northwest coast of Africa, with the Portuguese archipelago great for winter sun. February’s one of the wettest months of the year but there’s less rain than January and you'll get plenty of warm and sunny weather.

Climatic influences

The effect of the Gulf Stream will heat things up in Madeira, while the Canary current will cool things down, keeping the temperatures manageable. Northern and eastern areas are a bit cooler and wetter because of north easterly winds, with mountains sheltering other places including Funchal. Hot winds can sometimes blow over from the Sahara Desert, which drive temperatures up.

Averages

The average high temperature in Madeira during February is 18ºC, although things get a bit cool at night with temperatures typically dropping to 10ºC. The normal sea temperature’s 18ºC, while humidity’s low and expected rainfall’s 72mm over ten rainy days. You can expect 11 hours of daylight with five hours of sunshine each day, while UV levels will be moderate. Sunset’s just after 7pm by the end of the month.