Month guide · Madeira · Portugal
Madeira in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Madeira. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Warm and settled on the south coast, though a cloud layer called 'June gloom' can hang over Funchal.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 5th-warmest month in Madeira: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:17
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Atlantic Festival — fireworks over Funchal Bay on Saturday nights (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Caniçal
Ponta de São Lourenço
Madeira's eastern tip is a bare, windswept volcanic peninsula of red, ochre and black rock, completely different from the green interior.
- Time needed
- 3 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Beach · Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz natural pools
Drive there via the north coast road through São Vicente and Seixal and return along the south for a full loop of the island.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Photo spot
Experience · Funchal
Whale and dolphin watching
Atlantic spotted, bottlenose and common dolphins are seen regularly off Madeira, and sperm, Bryde's and pilot whales pass at different times of year.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Park · Funchal
Santa Catarina Park
Visit at sunset with a drink from the park's café terrace.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 18°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Madeira?
One of the best months to visit Madeira, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Madeira?
It is one of the best months to visit Madeira. Warm and settled on the south coast, though a cloud layer called 'June gloom' can hang over Funchal.
+How warm is Madeira in June?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madeira in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.