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Calheta Essentials

Calheta represents the dramatic geography of Madeira's southwest, ranging from coastal sugar cane mills to the high-altitude Paul da Serra plateau. The region is centered on Rabaçal, a gateway to the UNESCO-protected Laurissilva forest where the Levada das 25 Fontes and Risco waterfall originate. Historical sites like the Engenho da Calheta showcase the island's sugar heritage, while 15th-century chapels and high-altitude viewpoints like Pico dos Bodes offer insight into the local architecture and panoramic landscape.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 10°–18°
13° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 10°–18°
12° at night
8 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 10°–18°
13° at night
11 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 11°–19°
13° at night
10 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 12°–21°
15° at night
7 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 15°–23°
17° at night
3 rainy days
22 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
20°C · cool for a dip
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 17°–25°
19° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 18°–26°
19° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 17°–25°
19° at night
7 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 15°–24°
18° at night
12 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 13°–21°
15° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 11°–19°
14° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Portuguese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +351

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Calheta Essentials

Calheta — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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