Madeira weather in February

Madeira averages 19°C by day and 14°C at night in February, with the sea at 20°C and 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Day

19°C

Night

14°C

Sea

20°C

Rainy days

9

Flight from London

3½h

What February feels like

February is mild in Madeira: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.

The sea is 20°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.

Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.

Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Madeira is the #35 warmest in February, and #10 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.

Want it warmer in February?

These are hotter than Madeira this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:

Madeira weather by month

February is highlighted. Compare with January and March, or see the full year in Madeira.

MonthDayNightSeaRainy days
January19°C14°C20°C10
February19°C14°C20°C9
March19°C14°C19°C13
April20°C14°C20°C12
May22°C16°C21°C9
June23°C18°C22°C9
July26°C19°C24°C4
August28°C21°C25°C3
September26°C20°C24°C9
October25°C19°C24°C12
November21°C16°C23°C12
December20°C15°C21°C11

Madeira in February: quick answers

Is Madeira hot in February?

February is mild in Madeira: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 19°C and lows 14°C.

Can you swim in Madeira in February?

The sea is 20°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.

Does it rain in Madeira in February?

Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.

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 February for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.

How we measured this

Averages of every day in February 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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