Madeira weather in April
Madeira averages 20°C by day and 14°C at night in April, with the sea at 20°C and 12 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
20°C
Night
14°C
Sea
20°C
Rainy days
12
Flight from London
3½h
What April feels like
April is warm but wet in Madeira: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is 20°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 12 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Madeira is the #43 warmest in April, and #18 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in April?
These are hotter than Madeira this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Madeira weather by month
April is highlighted. Compare with March and May, or see the full year in Madeira.
Madeira in April: quick answers
Is Madeira hot in April?
April is warm but wet in Madeira: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 20°C and lows 14°C.
Can you swim in Madeira in April?
The sea is 20°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Madeira in April?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the warmest month in Madeira?
August, at an average high of 28°C. The coolest is January at 19°C.
How long is the flight to Madeira from the UK?
About 3½h direct from London, estimated from the 2,482 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in April for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in April from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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