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Madeira in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Madeira in May is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 19 °C (mild), and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.

Grüne Steilküste über dem Atlantik auf MadeiraMadeira · MayPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
19 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
20 °C
Rainy days
5 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
77 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood66/100
City breakExcellent95/100
ActiveExcellent93/100
FamilyGood65/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 5 rainy days)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
17
J
17
F
17
M
18
A
19
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
23
O
20
N
19
D
Rainy daysdays
10
J
9
F
9
M
8
A
5
M
4
J
2
J
3
A
6
S
9
O
11
N
11
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Madeira in May?

Daytime highs average around 19 °C, with nights around 17 °C.

Can you swim in Madeira in May?

The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Madeira in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 5 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.