Month guide · Machico, Portugal
Machico in April: weather and what to expect
In April, Machico averages highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 1°C cooler than in May. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Machico 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 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month.
April in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in April 2027
- 25 Apr Freedom Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in April
Where is warm in April →| Place | High | Rain days | From Machico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 897 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 897 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 898 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 892 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 892 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandApril highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 5.2 to 9.2 a year on average.
Questions about Machico in April
How warm is Machico in April?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 15°C. March averages 18°C and May 20°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Machico 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 Machico 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 Machico 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