Madeira in July
Dry summer
- Temperature
- 20–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- €€€
+Dry, sunny days.
–Busier and pricier.
July is warm and dry, good for hiking and swimming.
Madeira vs Algarve in July
Madeira edges it in July. Madeira averages 20–25°C with moderate–high crowds; Algarve 20–29°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Madeira and Algarve
The verdict for July
- WeatherVery similar8.5/10 vs 9/10
- CrowdsMadeira is quieterModerate–High vs Very High
- PricesMadeira is cheaper€€€ vs €€€€
- OverallMadeira comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 6/10
Algarve in July
Peak beach season
- Temperature
- 20–29°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Reliable sunshine.
–Crowded and expensive.
July is peak beach season, with hot, dry weather and crowded towns.
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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