What to expect from a Madeira winter, and how much spending money to budget in euros and pounds at today's rate.
While the UK shivers, Madeira stays warm and bright. Here's what to expect from November to February, so you can pack (and budget) accordingly.
| Month | Daytime high | Sunshine | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 20°C | 6 hrs | 12 days |
| Dec | 18°C | 5 hrs | 16 days |
| Jan | 17°C | 5 hrs | 13 days |
| Feb | 16°C | 5 hrs | 10 days |
Madeira is the green, dramatic winter escape: mild rather than baking, with highs in the mid to high teens and lush scenery kept that way by the odd winter shower, so pack a light layer alongside the sun cream.
This is a winter break for walkers and explorers rather than beach loungers, with levada trails, Funchal's restaurants and the famous New Year fireworks. Prices are gentle and it's euros throughout, so budgeting is simple.
Spending money below covers food, local transport and activities per person, not flights or hotels. Slide your nights and pick how you travel.
| Travel style | Per day | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Budgetthe essentials | €40£34 | €280£240 |
| Mid-rangecomfortable | €62£53 | €434£372 |
| Luxurythe works | €135£116 | €945£810 |
Estimates based on budgetyourtrip.com (food + local transport + activities per person). Figures are calibrated to typical UK package-holiday spending. Converted to pounds at the live interbank rate on 4 Aug 2026; the rate you get from Travel FX is shown at checkout.
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