Month guide · Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
Santa Maria Maior in February: weather and what to expect
In February, Santa Maria Maior averages highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C, with about 10 rainy days and 56 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.
Is February a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Santa Maria Maior 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 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 February in 2.
February in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in February 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in February
Where is warm in February →No town in Portugal with precise enough data has a warmer average February high than Santa Maria Maior.
How February is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandFebruary highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 2.6 to 7.2 a year on average.
Questions about Santa Maria Maior in February
How warm is Santa Maria Maior 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 Santa Maria Maior in February?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 56 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Santa Maria Maior 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 Santa Maria Maior 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