Month-specific sea-surface temperature · Portugal

Madeira - Garajau Sea Temperature in February

19.5°C

67.1°F

In February, sea-surface temperature near Madeira - Garajau has a historical monthly average of 19.5°C. This is not the reading for any particular holiday date.

Across 2023–2025, the lowest and highest yearly February monthly means were 18.8–20.2°C. These are not daily extremes.

Limited historical coverage: this month page is excluded from search indexing until enough comparable data is available.

Previous month

January · 20.2°C

Change into February: -0.7°C

Next month

March · 19.2°C

Change into next month: -0.3°C

Can you swim or snorkel in Madeira - Garajau in February?

At 19.5°C our temperature-only guide describes the water as cool water. Comfort depends on your cold tolerance, immersion time and wind. A historical average cannot determine whether conditions are safe on any given day.

Do you need a wetsuit?

A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.

Which beach should you choose?

Look for a beach sheltered from the actual forecast waves and wind on your visit. Exposure, currents and entry conditions vary even where water temperatures are similar. Follow local warnings.

Check the current waves, wind and snorkeling forecast →

A live forecast does not predict a future February. Check again close to your trip.

Madeira - Garajau Sea Temperature: All 12 Months

Choose a month for available historical evidence, month comparisons and swim guidance. Missing history is clearly marked and never presented as a long-term normal.

January 20.2°C February 19.5°C March 19.2°C April 19.8°C May 20.7°C June 22.1°C July 23.8°C August 24.7°C September 24.3°C October 23.9°C November 22.6°C December 21.1°C

Data source and limitations

Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature; 2023–2025. Marine model grid near 32.64, -16.85. Based on 2 yearly monthly means and 1368 recorded samples. Source methodology.

Modelled sea-surface temperatures do not establish underwater visibility, wildlife, calm currents or safe entry.