Bugio Island

Island Small islet off Madeira, notable for seabird colonies

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Bugio Island is a small islet associated with the Madeira archipelago, lying off the main islands and notable for its isolation and limited human activity. The islet forms part of the maritime landscape around Madeira and is primarily of interest for seabirds, marine ecology, and as a navigational feature.

There is little or no permanent habitation on the islet, and access is generally by boat from the larger nearby islands; it is visited occasionally for scientific or supervisory purposes. Its rocky shores and offshore position make it a minor landmark within the regional island group.

The islet lies off the coast of the Madeira region in the North Atlantic and is reached from the main island group by small craft; it is part of the broader natural and maritime environment of Madeira.

Bugio Island
Bugio Islet (Ilhéu do Bugio), off Madeira Island, Portugal
32.4249, -16.4844
Free (no admission)

Best Time to Visit Bugio Island #

Best visited late spring through summer when sea conditions are typically calmer for boat access and day trips.

Spring
Mar-May · 16-22°C
Mild conditions and generally calmer seas make boat access easier and visits more pleasant.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-26°C
Warmest, with the most boat activity and easier sea conditions for day trips, though boats and operators may be busier.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 15-19°C
Mild temperatures year-round, but sea conditions can be rougher in winter - some boat trips may be less frequent or weather-dependent.

Weather & Climate near Bugio Island #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

Weather

0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

Weather

1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

Weather

2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

June

Weather

2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

Weather

2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

Weather

2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

Weather

0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

Weather

0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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