April · Portugal
Best time to visit Madeira in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madeira in April
Average temperature 7°C, 87 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Madeira scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madeira's levada paths follow irrigation channels along volcanic ridges, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro.
April in Madeira — reliably good (4th best month)
April averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madeira in April?
- In April, Madeira averages 7°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Madeira?
- April earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madeira in April?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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