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Amazing and stable weather denotes April through November as the best time to visit Madeira. April to mid-June is known for price cuts and moderate crowds. This period can offer you unforgettable hiking among lush green vegetation, and you can join famous Madeira Flower Festival. Would you go for swimming in fantastic lava pools? Easy! From June to September, Madeira trip would be especially warm and sweet with a tart taste of Madeira wine festival in August. But these months are also the busiest with hotel rates at their peak, so plan fast and book early. October to March is a fantastic time for birdwatching and eating tonnes fruit like guava, mango and annona. December would be a pleasant month for the trip. However, there is a higher chance of rain. Christmas and New Year celebrations draw more crowds, so the island gets busier.

38 things to do in Madeira

Funchal Classic Car Exhibition

May 23-25, 2025 • Event

The race of vintage cars produced before 1980

Madeira Classic Car Rally (Volta a Madeira)

June 28–30, 2024 • Event

Classic rally for old cars' fans

Madeira Carnival in Funchal

February 26-March 9, 2025 • Event

Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

Toboggan (Sledge) Ride

December 26–December 31 | January 02–August 13 | August 16–December 24 • Activity

According to a legend, Hemingway described Funchal toboggan as "the most exhilarating experience" of his life

Windsurfing

September–February • Activity

A perfect spot for experienced windsurfers

Madeira Flower Festival

May 1-25, 2025 • Event

Celebrate spring bloom and exuberance on Madeira

Annona Season

February–April • Food

Sweet annona or custard apple is delicious as a dessert

Echium or Pride of Madeira

April–September • Nature

See blooming fields of Madeira's most famous flower

Madeira Wine

late August–November • Food

Great chance to see the traditional production of the world famous wine and taste its various kinds

Monk Seals

September–October • Nature

One of the rarest seals in the world can still be found in Madeira

Sea Kayaking and Canoeing

March–December • Activity

Explore beautiful wildlife from a kayak

Madeira Plunge (Primeiro Mergulho do Ano)

January 1 • Activity

Start a New Year with a refreshing swim

Surfing

October–March • Activity

Big waves perfect for pro surfers

Fishing Blue Marlin

May–September • Activity

Blue Marlin is the most desirable game for anglers

Passion Fruit (Maracuja)

August–October • Food

Originally from America, passion fruit is loved in Madeira

Lady Slipper Orchid for Christmas

December–January • Nature

A flower that became symbolic in Madeira

New Year's Eve Fireworks & Events

December 30–January 1 • Event

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Funchal

Tuna Steak

May–September • Food

A delicious fish specialty

Porto Santo and Christopher Columbus' House

March–November • Activity

A paradise island with a unique museum

Madeira Nature Film Festival

October 7–10, 2021 • Event

Watch movies from all over the world at the most prestigious spots in Madeira

Uveira or Madeira Blueberry​

August–September • Food

A berry unique to Madeira islands

Jacaranda Trees in Bloom

late April–May • Nature

Streets turn purple when those amazing trees are in bloom

Lava Pools

May–November • Activity

Get a pleasant swim in volcanic lava pools

Mango Season

November–December • Food

Great fresh and in desserts

Whale and Dolphin Watching

April–October • Activity

Madeira is the marine life paradise of the Atlantic

Funchal Marathon

January 19, 2025 • Event

An exciting and challanging race

Birdwatching

September–April • Activity

Madeira is a home to many rare birds

Beach Season

May–November • Activity

Sunny weather and warm ocean at one of the world's most picturesque resorts

Laurisilva Forest

April–September • Nature

One of the seven natural wonders of Portugal

Orchid Bloom

December–April • Nature

Beautiful orchids are an essential part of a tropic paradise

Diving

April–November • Activity

Explore underwater fauna and ship wrecks at various locations

Atlantic Festival in Funchal

May 31-June 23, 2024 • Event

A great mix of music and fireworks

Guava Season

October–February • Food

Tropical fruit is perfect for Madeira climate

Fanal Forest in Madeira

Year-round • Nature

Step into the mystical allure, where ancient trees meet swirling mists in a timeless dance of nature's beauty

Ponta do Pargo

April –September • Nature

Ponta do Pargo—from serene levadas to breathtaking cliffside paths and majestic waterfalls—where every step reveals Madeira's wild beauty

Ponta de São Lourenço

April–June | September–October • Nature

Rugged beauty and panoramic views, where every step reveals the wild essence of Madeira's easternmost tip

Ponta do Sol

May–September • Event

Discover coastal charm and vibrant cultural scene of Madeira's southwest gem, where sunsets paint the sky and history whispers through cobblestone streets

Pico do Arierio To Pico Ruivo Hike

April–June | September–October • Nature

Experience the ultimate adventure on Madeira's stunning ridge, where every step reveals breathtaking vistas and unforgettable natural beauty

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