Madeira weather in September
Madeira averages 26°C by day and 20°C at night in September, with the sea at 24°C and 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. That is about 2°C cooler than August.
Day
26°C
Night
20°C
Sea
24°C
Rainy days
9
Flight from London
3½h
What September feels like
September is hot in Madeira: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Madeira is the #46 warmest in September, and #23 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in September?
These are hotter than Madeira this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Madeira weather by month
September is highlighted. Compare with August and October, or see the full year in Madeira.
Madeira in September: quick answers
Is Madeira hot in September?
September is hot in Madeira: proper beach weather. Average highs are 26°C and lows 20°C.
Can you swim in Madeira in September?
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Madeira in September?
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 September for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in September 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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