Month guide · Ribeira Brava, Portugal

Ribeira Brava in February: weather and what to expect

In February, Ribeira Brava averages highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in January and 1°C cooler than in March. Crowds in Madeira are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.

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

Average high Regional18°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled17°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1059 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumMadeira as a whole

Is February a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Ribeira Brava in February 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 February

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

Highs stay about the same through the month.

February in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Average high18°C18°C19°C
Average low15°C15°C15°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111011
Total rainfall59 mm59 mm62 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 13 min11 h 00 min11 h 55 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in February 2025: about 50% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in February 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 00 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

No town in Portugal with precise enough data has a warmer average February high than Ribeira Brava.

How February is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

February highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 3.7 to 9.6 a year on average.

Questions about Ribeira Brava in February

How warm is Ribeira Brava in February?

Average highs are 18°C and lows 15°C. January averages 18°C and March 19°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Ribeira Brava in February?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 59 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Ribeira Brava busy in February?

In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 50% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Ribeira Brava in February?

About 11 h 00 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