{"id":24985,"date":"2021-01-25T15:30:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T14:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/2021\/01\/25\/madeira-practical-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T11:23:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:23:26","slug":"madeira-practical-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/2021\/01\/25\/madeira-practical-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Madeira – practical guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Madeira is a volcanic island that is one of the two autonomous districts of Portugal. So in terms of politics, it belongs to the European Union and in that sense, it can be considered part of Europe. However, due to its location on the northern coast of Africa in the subtropical climate zone, it belongs to the African continent. Madeira is a popular but still not fully discovered tourist destination that still has many secrets. There is no doubt – you can’t get bored in this place and everyone will find something for themselves. You can spend your time in an active way, explore stunning nature, or take photos in amazing places. This is definitely one of the most exciting and varied destinations in Europe.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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When is the best time to visit Madeira?<\/h2>

Madeira<\/strong> is often referred to as the land of eternal spring.<\/strong> There is no exaggeration in this statement. Temperatures rarely drop below 15 degrees Celsius a year. The climate has a positive effect on the rich vegetation of the island, as well as the well-being of residents and tourists. Before visiting the island, you should know that when it comes to the climate and weather, Madeira is divided into two parts: the northern<\/strong>, which is rainier and cooler<\/strong>, and the southern<\/strong>, which is sunnier and warmer<\/strong>. This is obviously a huge generalization. Besides, each part has its own microclimate. In the mountainous parts of Madeira, the peaks are often above the clouds. The sun shines so intensely that even in winter you should use sunscreen.<\/strong><\/p>

You might be told that the best time to visit Madeira is spring.<\/strong> After a rainy winter, spring usually brings the improvement of the weather, more sun, and slightly increased temperatures compared to winter. Due to the most favorable weather, the best month to visit Madeira<\/strong> during the spring is May<\/strong>. You may also consider the month of April<\/strong> because of the flower festival<\/strong> taking place in April. In summer<\/strong>, Madeira has the highest temperatures, and it is also the peak of the tourist season<\/strong>. Temperatures are usually around 25 degrees Celsius and rarely exceed 30 degrees. Sometimes a hot and dry wind from the Sahara comes to Madeira, bringing Saharan sand and temperatures of up to 40 degrees. However, when planning a trip to Madeira, I would recommend choosing the turn of autumn and summer – September<\/strong>. Autumn in Madeira brings a gradual increase in rainfall.This is the best time if you want to avoid crowds of tourists. In October and November, there is a greater chance of rainfall and if you plan your holidays for winter – December<\/strong> is the best choice. The temperatures in December are around 20 degrees. It is the month with the most rainfall, but it usually rains in the evening or at night.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to get to Madeira?<\/h2>

Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> off the coast of Africa.<\/strong> Together with the Canary Islands<\/strong>, the Azores, and Cape Verde<\/strong>, it is the so-called Macaronesia <\/strong>and you can get there by:<\/p>