Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Madeira? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
Madeira is part of Portugal. The climate of Portugal is maritime temperate, you can expect warm weather here, at least during late spring, summer and early autumn. Weather is usually colder and more rainy in northern mountains, and warmer and drier in south. You can also expect snow during winter in the northern mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Calheta, Funchal, Machico, Paul do Mar, Porto Santo, Porto da Cruz.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Funchal and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 19.3 ℃ (66.74 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 13. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 1. 
When travelling around Madeira, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Portugal is Ponta do Pico (Pico or Pico Alto) on Ilha do Pico in the Azores (2351 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in January is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in January is 19.3 ℃ (66.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 11.9. The average rainfall is 101.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:14 and at the end of the month 10:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in February is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in February is 19.5 ℃ (67.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 11.1. The average rainfall is 87.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:00 and at the end of the month 11:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in March is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in March is 20.2 ℃ (68.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.1 ℃ (55.58 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.9. The average rainfall is 62.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:29 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:59 and at the end of the month 12:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in April is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in April is 19.6 ℃ (67.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 8. The average rainfall is 38.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:29 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:59 and at the end of the month 13:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in May is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in May is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.5 ℃ (58.1 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.25 ℃ (72.05 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 5.1. The average rainfall is 19 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:50 and at the end of the month 14:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in June is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in June is 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.7 ℃ (62.06 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.25 ℃ (72.05 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 3. The average rainfall is 11.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:07 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:16 and at the end of the month 14:16.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in July is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in July is 24.1 ℃ (75.38 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.25 ℃ (77.45 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 1. The average rainfall is 2.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:16 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:06 and at the end of the month 13:48.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in August is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in August is 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.25 ℃ (77.45 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 2. The average rainfall is 3.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:48 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:25 and at the end of the month 12:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in September is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in September is 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.25 ℃ (77.45 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 6.1. The average rainfall is 37.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:29 and at the end of the month 11:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in October is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in October is 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.8 ℃ (64.04 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.25 ℃ (77.45 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.55 ℃ (74.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 8.8. The average rainfall is 75.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:29 and at the end of the month 11:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in November is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in November is 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.2 ℃ (61.16 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.55 ℃ (74.39 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 11.1. The average rainfall is 100.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:35 and at the end of the month 10:14.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Madeira in December is this: The average highest temperature in Madeira in December is 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 13. The average rainfall is 98.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:14 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:02 and at the end of the month 10:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.