Month guide · Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
Santa Maria Maior in April: weather and what to expect
In April, Santa Maria Maior averages highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C, with about 10 rainy days and 48 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 Santa Maria Maior 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 Santa Maria Maior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 910 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 911 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 912 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 906 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 906 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 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 11 to 15 a year on average.
Questions about Santa Maria Maior in April
How warm is Santa Maria Maior in April?
Average highs are 19°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 Santa Maria Maior in April?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 48 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Santa Maria Maior 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 Santa Maria Maior 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