Month guide · Madeira · Portugal
Madeira in July
What July is really like in Madeira: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Warm, dry and good for swimming; family holidays make it busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 3rd-warmest month in Madeira: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (23°C (73°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:17
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Summer (June–August). Warm and dry with the best sea temperatures; busy with families and the highest prices in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Funchal Jazz Festival (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Funchal Old Town
Rua de Santa Maria and the Old Town
Walk it in the morning to see the doors, then come back at night for dinner and poncha.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Food
Religious site · Funchal
Funchal Cathedral
Completed in the early 16th century, the Sé is one of the few buildings in Funchal surviving from the island's early colonial era.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Funchal
Blandy's Wine Lodge
Book a guided tour with tasting to see the cask lodge; the walk-in tasting room alone misses the best part.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
- Couples
Museum · Funchal
CR7 Museum
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, and his museum by the marina displays his trophies, awards and memorabilia; a bronze statue of him stands outside.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Madeira.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Madeira?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Madeira in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Madeira?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm, dry and good for swimming; family holidays make it busy.
+How warm is Madeira in July?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madeira in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.