The southwest is the place to be for more guaranteed sun; Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta boast the best climates on the island followed by Funchal, Camera de lobos and Machico. Funchal still being a favourite with most tourists because of the centrality of the capital city and the array of choice.
What is the best area to live in Madeira?
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- Calheta. Blessed with a rare natural beauty, Calheta is our favorite place to live in Madeira. …
- Funchal. …
- Ponta do Sol. …
- Ribeira Brava. …
- Santana.
What is the driest part of Madeira?
Funchal is generally drier and warmer than the northern side of Madeira.
Which side of Madeira is warmer?
The great mountains and the air currents from several directions make the climate different in every corner of the island you visit. Usually the south side of the island always presents itself with warmer temperature.
What is the sunniest town in Madeira?
What is the warmest side of Madeira?
The great mountains and the air currents from several directions make the climate different in every corner of the island you visit. Usually the south side of the island always presents itself with warmer temperature.
What is the rainy month in Madeira?
The rainy season is between November and February, during which time rolling clouds and frequent rainstorms are typical. Most days during this time will have at least one rainstorm passing through. The months between May and August are the driest of the year.
Is the weather better on the north or south of Madeira?
The southern coast has the warmer temperatures; the southwest coast in particular, benefitting from being protected by the mountains, has the greatest amount of sun hours. The northern coast is much greener and less developed, and being more open to the prevailing climate, tends to be a little cooler.
What is the sunniest island in the Azores?
Santa MariaSanta Maria, the Sunshine Island of the Azores got its name for being one of the warmest and driest islands in the archipelago, as this island is the most southern of the Azores.
Why is Madeira so cloudy?
Because of the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, the weather in Madeira is quite unpredictable, especially in the Northern part of the island. The forecast could predict a sunny and partly cloudy day, but you could easily get into an unexpected cloud from the ocean, that decides to rain.