September 2026 was warmer and drier than average across Madeira, with all weather stations analysed recording temperatures above the 1991–2020 climatological normal and rainfall below it. Figures released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), based on IPMA data, show that the largest temperature deviation was recorded at…
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Madeira’s Regional Civil Protection Service has warned that temperatures are expected to rise over the coming days as easterly winds bring hot, dry air to the archipelago. The Portuguese Institute for the Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow warning for hot weather across Madeira and Porto Santo for…
Madeira and Porto Santo will be under a yellow weather warning from 10:00 on Thursday, 24th of September, until 19:00 on Friday, 25th of September, because of persistently high temperatures. The warning issued by the Portuguese Institute for Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) covers Madeira’s north and south coasts, its mountainous…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended the yellow hot weather warning for all areas of Madeira and Porto Santo, due to the “persistent high temperatures.” The warning came into effect at 10:00 on Sunday morning and will remain until 19:00 on Tuesday. Samantha Gannon info at…
Dozens of passengers were forced to spend the night at Porto Santo Airport, some sleeping on mattresses provided by ANA, after strong winds prevented numerous flights from landing in Madeira on Saturday. Hotels across Porto Santo were reportedly full, leaving no accommodation available for passengers whose aircraft had been diverted…
At least eight flights bound for Madeira Airport had been diverted by early Saturday evening, 12th of September, as strong winds of up to 60 km/h continued to disrupt landings. Three flights, from Nice, London Gatwick and Amsterdam, landed in Porto Santo. Flights from Geneva and London Stansted were diverted…
Madeira experienced above-average temperatures throughout August, with all four of the archipelago’s reference weather stations recording warmer-than-usual conditions, according to preliminary data released by the Portuguese Institute for Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The most significant result was recorded in Porto Santo, where the average temperature was 1.6°C above the 1991–2020…
Strong winds disrupted operations at Madeira International Airport throughout the day, causing delays and forcing at least one aircraft to divert. Conditions deteriorated as the day progressed, with the Santa Catarina weather station recording a maximum gust of 78 km/h at 15:00. Earlier readings showed gusts of up to 69…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended the yellow warning for hot weather for the South Coast of Madeira and Porto Santo until 19:00 on Wednesday, the 9th of September. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 18
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow heat warning for the south coast of Madeira and the island of Porto Santo. The warning will be in effect between 09:00 on Monday the 7th and 18:00 on Tuesday the 8th. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views:…
The north and south coasts of Madeira and Porto Santo remain under a yellow hot weather warning until Wednesday, according to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The weather warning will remain in place until 10:00 on Wednesday, due to the persistence of high temperatures. A yellow warning,…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has warned of a high risk of forest fires in Madeira as hot weather continues across the archipelago. The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended its hot weather warnings until Friday, the 7th of August, due to prolonged high…
Madeira’s south coast and mountainous regions are under weather warnings for hot temperatures, with the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) urging residents and visitors to take precautions during the coming days. The south coast is under a yellow warning for hot weather until 18:00 on Wednesday, August the…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended its yellow weather warning for hot conditions in the mountainous regions of Madeira, which will now remain in force until 18:00 on Tuesday, the 4th of August. For the island’s south coast, the yellow warning remains active until 18:00 on…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has placed a yellow weather warning for the mountainous regions of Madeira due to the hot weather. According to information released by the Institute, the weather alert will be in place from 03:00 tomorrow until 18:00 on the 1st of August. The…