Month guide · Machico, Portugal

Machico in July: weather and what to expect

In July, Machico averages highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C, with about 3 rainy days and 11 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in June and 1°C cooler than in August. Crowds in Madeira are at their peak. These are regional figures for the wider area.

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

Average high Regional24°CLow 20°C
Sea temperature Modelled21°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional311 mm in total
UV index Modelled11Extreme at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakMadeira as a whole

Is July a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Machico in July 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 July

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

Highs climb about 2°C over the month.

July in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureJuneJulyAugust
Average high23°C24°C25°C
Average low19°C20°C21°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)534
Total rainfall19 mm11 mm14 mm
Daylight (mid-month)14 h 17 min14 h 07 min13 h 24 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in July 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in July 2027

  • 1 Jul Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and the Madeiran CommunitiesMadeira

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 07 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Machico
Silves, Algarve31°C0907 km
Porches, Algarve31°C0906 km
Ferragudo, Algarve30°C0897 km
Parchal, Algarve30°C0898 km
Portimão, Algarve30°C0897 km

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

How July is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

July highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and July rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in July went from 5.6 to 10 a year on average.

Questions about Machico in July

How warm is Machico in July?

Average highs are 24°C and lows 20°C. June averages 23°C and August 25°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Machico in July?

About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 11 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Machico busy in July?

In July 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Machico in July?

About 14 h 07 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