Month guide · São Gonçalo, Portugal

São Gonçalo in April: weather and what to expect

In April, São Gonçalo averages highs of 17°C and lows of 13°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.

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

Average high Regional17°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1048 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighMadeira as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for São Gonçalo 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 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 April in 3; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 4.

April in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high16°C17°C18°C
Average low12°C13°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)11109
Total rainfall57 mm48 mm31 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 55 min12 h 57 min13 h 49 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in April 2025: about 80% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact12 h 57 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom São Gonçalo
Portimão, Algarve20°C8908 km
Ferragudo, Algarve20°C8909 km
Parchal, Algarve20°C8910 km
Alvor, Algarve20°C9904 km
Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve20°C9903 km

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

How April is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

April 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 1.6 to 2.2 a year on average.

Questions about São Gonçalo in April

How warm is São Gonçalo in April?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 13°C. March averages 16°C and May 18°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in São Gonçalo 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 São Gonçalo 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 São Gonçalo 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