Madeira in April
Easter and blooms
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs.
April is mild and in bloom, with the Flower Festival sometimes starting late in the month.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–21°C
- Mild and mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busier at Easter.
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
+Spring flowers.
–Easter can be busy.
My tip for April
Book Easter week early.
- Gardens
- Hiking
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Madeira, 6th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in Madeira in April
In April Madeira averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 45 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: IPMA (Funchal Observatory, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Madeira in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Madeira?
- April is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Madeira overall (6 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Spring flowers. The main downside: Easter can be busy.
- What is the weather like in Madeira in April?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 45 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Mild and mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C).
- Is Madeira crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busier at Easter. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Madeira in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Fair rates. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Madeira?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.