Madeira in February
Carnival in Funchal
- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Carnival parades.
–Still the rainy season.
February often brings Carnival, with parades through Funchal.
Madeira vs Algarve in February
Madeira edges it in February. Madeira averages 14–20°C with low–moderate crowds; Algarve 9–17°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Madeira and Algarve
The verdict for February
- WeatherMadeira has the better weather6/10 vs 5/10
- CrowdsAlgarve is quieterLow–Moderate vs Low
- PricesAlgarve is cheaper€€ vs €
- OverallMadeira comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 6/10
Algarve in February
Almond blossom
- Temperature
- 9–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Almond blossom inland.
–Cool sea.
February is quiet, with almond blossom inland and carnival parades in Loulé.
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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