Ilhéu de Cima (Porto Santo)
Island Small islet off Porto Santo, important seabird refuge
Off Porto Santo in the Madeira archipelago, Ilhéu de Cima sees short boat trips from the main island for seabird observation, clear-water snorkeling and coastal views.
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How to Get to Ilhéu de Cima (Porto Santo) #
Boats leave from Vila Baleira harbour (Porto Santo). The ride to Ilhéu de Cima is short (typically 15-30 minutes depending on the operator). Check weather and operator availability before setting out.
Tips for Visiting Ilhéu de Cima (Porto Santo) #
- Bring snorkel gear - water around Ilhéu de Cima is clear and good for a swim on calm days.
- Combine a visit with a circumnavigation of Porto Santo to appreciate the island's volcanic geology and seabird colonies.
- Boat trips are weather dependent; if the sea is choppy operators may cancel - plan a spare day for the excursion.
Best Time to Visit Ilhéu de Cima (Porto Santo) #
Best visited late spring through early autumn when sea conditions are calm and boat services run regularly from Porto Santo's Vila Baleira harbour.
Weather & Climate near Ilhéu de Cima (Porto Santo) #
Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in September) and mild winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from 15°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
