With a population of 12’567, Machico is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Machico from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 31h 25m.
Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Machico. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Funchal.
Average rates range from around S$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 654 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 2.63 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 31.50 and S$ 42.00. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.