Madeira in July: weather, events and what to pack
Madeira in July: hot and dry around 25 °C, warm sea, Madeira Day on 1 July, summer music festivals and village arraiais.
Funchal, averages 1991–2020. Source: IPMA; sunshine: Deutscher Wetterdienst, 1991–2020; sea temperature rounded.
July is full summer. The island is dry and sunny, the sea is warm enough for long swims, and every weekend some village holds its festival. It is also when many families from mainland Portugal and the rest of Europe arrive.
The weather in July
Days are around 25 °C and nights around 20 °C, and it almost never rains on the south coast. The sea is about 22 °C. Occasionally the hot leste wind from Africa pushes temperatures above 30 °C and raises the risk of wildfires.
Mid-month you get about 14 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 21:17. For today’s conditions, see our weather page and the live webcams.
Festivals and events
1 July is Madeira Day, the regional holiday. Summer brings big music events in Funchal, and the village festivals, the arraiais, start in earnest, with processions, music, espetada and poncha. See what is an arraial. The full list of dated events for July is below, taken from our calendar.
What to do in July
- Swimming and sea trips
- Village arraiais at weekends
- Early-morning walks before the heat
- Long evenings in the old town
What to pack
- Light summer clothes
- Swimwear, water shoes, sunhat
- Strong sunscreen
- A light layer for the mountains and evenings
See the full packing list.
Crowds and prices
High season. Book flights, cars and accommodation well ahead.
Good to know
Check for fire risk warnings before walking, and carry plenty of water. Read the best time to visit Madeira to compare the months.
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