Madeira Island - one of the resorts of Portugal , located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, is rightly called the "Pearl of the Atlantic". The tropical climate, determined by the location of the island near the African continent, is greatly mitigated by the moist air of the Atlantic and the Gulf Stream, which provides tourists with an excellent condition for recreation all year round.
The weather by months on the island of Madeira, which is located 1000 km from Portugal, varies throughout the year by only some six degrees. The average annual air temperature in Madeira is 25 ° C, and the water temperature, even in the coldest months of winter, does not drop below 18 ° C.
What is the weather on the island of Madeira in the summer?
The weather in Madeira in June pleases tourists with an abundance of clear sun and heat, with virtually no precipitation and wind. On average, the daytime air temperature in the shade reaches 24 ° C, in the sun - 30 ° C. In this weather, the water in the ocean warms up to 22 ° C, and the beaches of Madeira are increasingly filled with vacationers.
July and August are the height of the beach season. During the day, the thermometer shows 24-26 ° C in the shade and about 32 ° C in the sun. Water warms up to 23 ° С. During this period on Madeira, you can safely forget about the rains and cool evenings. However, there is no strangely stuffy here, because a sufficiently high level of humidity and a constantly blowing light breeze from the ocean help calmly transfer the heat.
What is the weather on the island of Madeira in the fall?
In September, the island still has the same warm and sunny weather as in summer, but the precipitation level is noticeably increasing. From the Sahara side, a wind can appear, which brings with it hot air and yellow dust.
October in Madeira is considered the beginning of the rainy season. During the day the air warms up to 24 ° C, and at night it drops to 21 ° C. The swimming season in October still does not think to end, as the water temperature is constantly kept at 22 ° C, but the number of vacationers is noticeably reduced.
November is one of the rainiest months in Madeira. The air temperature drops to 20 ° C in the daytime and 16 ° C at night. Water in the ocean stably holds at 20 ° C, which, you will agree, is not bad enough for November.
What is the weather on the island of Madeira in winter?
First of all, it should be noted that there can be no frost here. The weather in December in Madeira is rather humid and relatively cool, the air temperature fluctuates within the range of 19-22 ° C, while the minimum temperature in the night rarely rises below 17 ° C. In December, you can still bathe in the ocean, because the water near the shore is quite warm - 19-20 ° C, and sunny days prevail over cloudy weather.
January and February are the coldest months on the island of Madeira. During this period, mostly cloudy weather is observed with a high probability of precipitation. The average air temperature in the daytime is 19 ° C, at night - 16 ° C. The water temperature drops to 18 ° C, so at this time it is best to swim in the pools at the hotel.
What is the weather on the island of Madeira in the spring?
March is the last month of the rainy season and is already felt
May is the beginning of the beach season in Madeira. The average temperature during the day significantly exceeds the winter temperature and reaches 22 ° C, water starts to warm up to 20 ° C, and the sky increasingly becomes cloudless and clear.