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Bugio Island

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Address: Bugio Islet (Ilhéu do Bugio), off Madeira Island, Portugal
Admission: Free (no admission)
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About Bugio Island

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.

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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

Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from 15°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (523 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 15° - 19° 17° 80 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
February Very Good 15° - 19° 17° 58 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Very Good 15° - 18° 17° 52 mm partly cloudy 79% 5.0 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Very Good 15° - 18° 17° 32 mm partly cloudy 78% 5.2 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Excellent 16° - 19° 18° 19 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.0 m/s 2.0 very high 13.7h
June Excellent 18° - 21° 19° 8 mm some cloud 82% 4.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 19° - 22° 21° 3 mm some cloud 83% 5.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 20° - 24° 22° 4 mm some cloud 82% 4.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 19° - 24° 22° 35 mm some cloud 79% 4.7 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 19° - 23° 21° 66 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.2 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Very Good 18° - 22° 20° 74 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Good 16° - 20° 18° 92 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.7 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h