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Best place for vacation: Madeira or Algarve?

Choosing between Madeira and Algarve? Check weather condition for both resorts to understand which one is better for you.
Please check current weather condition and two weeks weather forecast.
  Madeira   Algarve
Current weather
Day air temperature 61.6°F 63.5°F
Night air temperature 61.9°F 62.1°F
Cloudiness 47.1% 29.0%
Sea water temperature * 73.2°F 65.1°F
Rainy days / Precipitation total 0 days 0 days
Sunny hours ** 6 h. 34 min. 8 h. 17 min.
7 days forecast 7 days forecast
* Sea water temperature values are collected within last 24 hours.
** Sunny hours are calculated based on the average daily number of hours while sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day.
What is the best time for you vacation?
You can compare air temperature, sea water temperature and precipitations for selected resorts at charts below. Values are calculated based on the data for the last three years.

Monthly air temperature, °F

Air temperature:
Day
Night

Monthly sea water temperature, °F

Monthly precipitation totals, in

So what is the best time for vacation in Madeira or Algarve?
Please check table below to find warmest and sunniest resorts that are good for swimming and sunbathing.

Madeira

Sunniest months:
August 19 days
July 18 days
May 14 days
Warmest months:
August 74.3 °F
July 72.1 °F
September 71.4 °F
Warmest sea temp:
September 75.0 °F
August 74.4 °F
October 73.9 °F
Rainiest months:
November 4 days
October 3 days
December 2 days

Algarve

Sunniest months:
July 30 days
August 30 days
June 26 days
Warmest months:
August 81.8 °F
July 81.1 °F
September 77.7 °F
Warmest sea temp:
August 70.2 °F
September 70.2 °F
July 69.5 °F
Rainiest months:
March 3 days
November 3 days
December 2 days
Popular places:
Name
°F
+68°F
+57°F
+72°F
+79°F
+68°F
+61°F
+55°F
+77°F
+82°F
+77°F
+66°F
+70°F
+68°F
Units of measurement: °C / °F