Madeira in August
Summer peak
- Temperature
- 21–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+The warmest month.
–Peak prices.
August is the warmest and busiest month, with the Wine Festival starting late in the month.
Madeira vs Algarve in August
Madeira edges it in August. Madeira averages 21–27°C with high crowds; Algarve 20–29°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Madeira and Algarve
The verdict for August
- WeatherVery similar8.5/10 vs 9/10
- CrowdsMadeira is quieterHigh vs Very High
- PricesMadeira is cheaper€€€€ vs €€€€
- OverallMadeira comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 5.5/10
Algarve in August
Busiest month
- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Hot and sunny.
–The busiest and priciest month.
August is the busiest month, with holidaymakers from across Europe.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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