August · Portugal
Best time to visit Madeira in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madeira in August
Average temperature 13°C, 50 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.1/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Madeira scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 13°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
August in Madeira tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Madeira at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madeira in August?
- In August, Madeira averages 13°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Madeira?
- August earns a 9.1/10 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 August?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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