Month guide · Ribeira Brava, Portugal
Ribeira Brava in April: weather and what to expect
In April, Ribeira Brava averages highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C, with about 10 rainy days and 52 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.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ribeira Brava 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 Ribeira Brava |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 922 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 922 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 923 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 917 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 917 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandApril highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in April went from 0.2 to 0.8 a year on average.
Questions about Ribeira Brava in April
How warm is Ribeira Brava in April?
Average highs are 20°C and lows 16°C. March averages 19°C and May 21°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Ribeira Brava in April?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 52 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Ribeira Brava 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 Ribeira Brava 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