Where is it sunny in Madeira today?
Madeira’s mountainous terrain creates distinct local microclimates. While north-facing laurel forests may sit in cool fog, coastal peninsulas and high volcanic summits often enjoy clearer skies. Discover the best daylight hiking windows and sunny alternatives across the island.
⚠️Important Mountain Weather Notice
This is a forecast, not a guarantee. Mountain weather in Madeira changes fast. Check conditions and IFCN status before you go.
Top 3 Sunny Trails Tomorrow
Highest scoring open trails from distinct regions based on daylight hiking windows (08:00–17:00).
1.9 km • easy
8.7 km • moderate
1.9 km • easy
Stuck in the fog? Find alternative open trails
Select your current clouded or foggy area to see open alternatives with better hiking windows:
Drop down the cliffs to the south or west coast, or head east to Ponta de São Lourenço.
Vereda das Funduras
East Coast & Peninsula • 8.7 km
Vereda do Urzal
South Coast • 10.3 km
Vereda da Ponta de S. Lourenço
East Coast & Peninsula • 4 km one-way (8 km return)
Levada da Azenha
South Coast • 1.3 km
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
West Coast • 1.8 km
This is a forecast, not a guarantee. Mountain weather in Madeira changes fast. Check conditions and IFCN status before you go.
Forecast: Open-Meteo. Trail status: IFCN, updated 29 Oct 2026.
Sunshine Distribution Across Madeira
Click any microclimate zone to filter the trails leaderboard below:
High Peaks & Plateau
High mountain massifs and the central plateau (elevation 1,000m+).
East Coast & Peninsula
Low coastal peninsula with open Atlantic marine breezes.
South Coast
Leeward slopes sheltered behind the central mountain spine.
West Coast
Steep Atlantic coastal descents on the far western cliffs.
North Coast & Valleys
Deep river valleys and UNESCO-protected laurel forests.
☀️ All 39 Madeira PR Trails
Ranked by daylight hiking score for Tomorrow (08:00–17:00).
North Coast & Valleys • 1.9 km • easy
East Coast & Peninsula • 8.7 km • moderate
North Coast & Valleys • 5.3 km one-way (10.6 km return) • moderate
North Coast & Valleys • 3.9 km one-way (7.8 km return) • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 1.9 km • easy
High Peaks & Plateau • 2.8 km one-way (5.6 km return) • moderate
South Coast • 10.3 km • moderate-hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 3 km one-way (6 km return) • easy
High Peaks & Plateau • 3.5 km one-way (7 km return) • easy-moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 1.8 km one-way (3.6 km return) • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 3.8 km • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 6.7 km • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 6.7 km • easy-moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 4.3 km one-way (8.6 km return) • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 2.3 km • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 1.8 km • moderate-hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 1.2 km • moderate-hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 1.8 km • Moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 7.2 km • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 6.1 km • hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 8.2 km • hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 11.2 km • hard
South Coast • 5.5 km • easy-moderate
North Coast & Valleys • 1.5 km one-way (3 km return) • easy
High Peaks & Plateau • 12.5 km • hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 15 km • hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 4.6 km • hard
North Coast & Valleys • 8.7 km one-way (17.4 km return) • moderate
East Coast & Peninsula • 4 km one-way (8 km return) • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 5 Km • moderate-hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 10.8 km • moderate
High Peaks & Plateau • 3.2 km • hard
High Peaks & Plateau • 10.7 km • hard
North Coast & Valleys • 11 km • moderate
South Coast • 1.3 km • moderate
North Coast & Valleys • 2.7 km • moderate-hard
West Coast • 1.8 km • moderate
West Coast • 1.9 km • moderate
North Coast & Valleys • 10.5 km • moderate
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it most often sunny in Madeira?
The south coast and the eastern peninsula (such as Ponta de São Lourenço, PR 8) typically receive the most sunshine due to sheltering from prevailing northerly trade winds.
Can it be sunny on the mountain peaks when the coast is cloudy?
Yes. During temperature inversion events, the cloud layer forms below 1,200 meters, allowing high summits like Pico do Areeiro (PR 1) and Pico Ruivo (PR 1.2) to sit in sunshine above the clouds.
When is the best time of day to hike for clear skies in Madeira?
Early morning (between 08:00 and 11:00) generally offers the lowest cloud cover and calmest winds before daytime heating builds clouds over inland ridges.