Month guide · Santana, Portugal

Santana in February: weather and what to expect

In February, Santana averages highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C, with about 11 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 Regional15°CLow 11°C
Sea temperature Modelled17°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1159 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 Santana 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 climb about 1°C over the month.

February in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Average high15°C15°C15°C
Average low12°C11°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)121112
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.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Santana
Lagos, Algarve16°C7887 km
Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve16°C7895 km
Bensafrim, Algarve16°C7886 km
Aljezur, Algarve16°C8890 km
Senhora da Luz, Algarve16°C7883 km

The nearest towns with a warmer February. Distances are in a straight line.

How February is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

February highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Santana in February

How warm is Santana in February?

Average highs are 15°C and lows 11°C. January averages 15°C and March 15°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Santana in February?

About 11 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 Santana 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 Santana 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