Madeira weather in August
Madeira averages 28°C by day and 21°C at night in August, with the sea at 25°C and 3 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into September.
Day
28°C
Night
21°C
Sea
25°C
Rainy days
3
Flight from London
3½h
What August feels like
August is hot in Madeira: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
Rain is occasional, on about 3 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Madeira is the #39 warmest in August, and #21 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in August?
These are hotter than Madeira this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Madeira weather by month
August is highlighted. Compare with July and September, or see the full year in Madeira.
Madeira in August: quick answers
Is Madeira hot in August?
August is hot in Madeira: proper beach weather. Average highs are 28°C and lows 21°C.
Can you swim in Madeira in August?
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Madeira in August?
Rain is occasional, on about 3 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 August for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in August 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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