Where does it snow on Madeira?

Where does it snow on Madeira? In the mountains, especially above 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), snowfall and frost can occur in winter. The record is -9.5 °C (15 °F), recorded in Bica da Cana, at 1,580 meters (5,185 ft), in March 1993.

Is Madeira nice in winter?

Madeira has a lot to offer all year round. Specifically for Winter, you should expect: Its climate is referred to as an “Eternal Spring” with temperatures around 19 to 20°C during the day and 13 to 14° during the night (at water level) Sea temperature around 17°C to 19°C.

Has Funchal ever snowed?

The coldest record in Funchal is 7.5 °C (45.5 °F), recorded in March 2011, when snowfalls above 500 meters (1,650 feet) occurred in inland areas.

Which side of Madeira is warmer?

Usually the south side of the island always presents itself with warmer temperature. When going to the north side, the temperature decreases, and in the center of the island, where the regions are higher, temperatures tend to be lower and there is some precipitation... some people call it the 4 seasons island.

Does Madeira get snow?

It's not often that it snows in Madeira island. But yes it does snow! Usually, it only happens one or two times per year (or two years).

What is the snowiest city in Portugal?

The city of Bragança, very close to Spain, has become the talk of the Portuguese for being one of the snowiest places in Portugal, where the roads can become impassable and life stops for some time.

Why is Madeira colder than Portugal?

Madeira, although further south, is a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is this that gives it a maritime climate charactised by cooler summer temperatures than the mainland, along with warmer winters.

What is winter like in Madeira?

The winter in Madeira is very mild, thanks to its mountainous microclimate and currents from the ocean. The average of 95 mm of rainfall in the winter means that you are likely to experience some sort of precipitation during your holiday.

Is Funchal the warmest part of Madeira?

We experienced differences in temperature from 26 degrees in Funchal and 28 degrees in Ponta do Sol (the warmest place on the island), to as low as 16 degrees in Achada da Cruz and finally a nice 20 degrees in Porto Moniz.

Does Spain have snow?

Yes, Spain does experience snowfall, primarily in the mountains – the most famous being the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada. Even some parts of Central Spain can see occasional snow during the winter months.

What is the difference between Madeira and Funchal?

If you don't already know, Funchal is the capital city of a magical Portuguese island archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic known as Madeira.