Madeira in February
Carnival in Funchal
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs.
February often brings Carnival, with parades through Funchal.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–20°C
- Mild, with rain and sun.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Moderate, busier for Carnival.
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
+Carnival parades.
–Still the rainy season.
My tip for February
Check the Carnival dates, which move with Easter.
- Events
- Walking
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Madeira, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Madeira in February
- Rainy season
- Most of the year's rain falls in these months, more on the north coast and mountains.
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Weather
Weather in Madeira in February
In February Madeira averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 72 mm of rain or snow over 6 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
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: IPMA (Funchal Observatory, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Madeira in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Madeira?
- February is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Madeira overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Carnival parades. The main downside: Still the rainy season.
- What is the weather like in Madeira in February?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 72 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild, with rain and sun. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C).
- Is Madeira crowded in February?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Moderate, busier for Carnival. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Madeira in February?
- 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 (February ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.