Month guide · Machico, Portugal
Machico in September: weather and what to expect
In September, Machico averages highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C, with about 11 rainy days and 34 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in August and 2°C warmer than in October. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is September a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Machico in September 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 September
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 1°C over the month.
September in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in September 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in September
Where is warm in September →| Place | High | Rain days | From Machico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 27°C | 4 | 897 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 27°C | 4 | 897 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 27°C | 4 | 898 km |
| Porches, Algarve | 27°C | 4 | 906 km |
| Estômbar, Algarve | 27°C | 4 | 901 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer September. Distances are in a straight line.
How September is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandSeptember highs are 0.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and September rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in September went from 11 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Machico in September
How warm is Machico in September?
Average highs are 25°C and lows 21°C. August averages 25°C and October 23°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Machico in September?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 34 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Machico busy in September?
In September 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 85% 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 September?
About 12 h 25 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