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Written by Shaz
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Wednesday, 03 August 2005 |
Madeira’s climate is one of the major reasons why the island is so popular among tourists. The combination of warm summers and mild winters has earned Madeira a reputation as a haven where visitors can take a break from their own harsher seasons. The island is rarely, if ever, either too cold or too hot.
Distinguishing Features
Lying off the north-west coast of Africa , Madeira benefits both from a sub -tropical latitude and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream - During the summer months (July to September), the air temperature averages between 21 ° C and 24 ° C
- In the winter (December to March) temperatures typically hover between 15 ° C and 20 ° C
- Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 500 mm per year
- The driest months are between May and September
- March is the wettest month and July the most humid
- The sea temperature is usually one or two degrees lower than the air temperature
The best time for swimming is late summer when the sea typically averages 23 ° C; the coolest is March when the temperature drops to around 16 ° C
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 September 2005 )
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