Month guide · Camacha (Santa Cruz), Madeira

Camacha (Santa Cruz) in April: weather and what to expect

In April, Camacha (Santa Cruz) averages highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 2°C cooler than in May. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional14°CLow 11°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1045 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighMadeira as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Camacha (Santa Cruz) in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through April

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month.

April in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high14°C14°C16°C
Average low10°C11°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)12108
Total rainfall55 mm45 mm29 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 55 min12 h 57 min13 h 49 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in April 2025: about 80% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact12 h 57 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Camacha
Portimão, Algarve20°C8905 km
Ferragudo, Algarve20°C8905 km
Parchal, Algarve20°C8906 km
Alvor, Algarve20°C9900 km
Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve20°C9900 km

The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.

How April is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

April highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Camacha (Santa Cruz) in April

How warm is Camacha (Santa Cruz) in April?

Average highs are 14°C and lows 11°C. March averages 14°C and May 16°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Camacha (Santa Cruz) in April?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 45 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Camacha (Santa Cruz) busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 80% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Camacha (Santa Cruz) in April?

About 12 h 57 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology