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São Vicente, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

São Vicente is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 6,063. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,063 Population 345/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About São Vicente

São Vicente is a municipality along the north-west coast of the island of Madeira.

People

Population6,063
Density345/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population6,063
Population Density345 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates32.7967°, -17.0432°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São Vicente

São Vicente is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 6,063. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.

Climate in São Vicente

São Vicente has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.1° 69.3
Feb 17°C / 63°F 14° / 20.1° 72.7
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 14.3° / 20.8° 61.8
Apr 18°C / 64°F 14.9° / 21.2° 40.2
May 19.2°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.3° 28.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 18.3° / 23.9° 9.3
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.8° / 25.7° 1.8
Aug 24°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.1° 1.7
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.8° 28.2
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.5° 92.8
Nov 20°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23° 80.7
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 15.3° / 21° 104.3
São Vicente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates32.7967°N, 17.0432°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2022.

Mar 7, 2020 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal M5.3 49 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 51 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 44 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 60 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 40 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 82 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 126 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 106 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 87 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 85 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 41 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 57 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 116 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 66 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 70 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Vince Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MADEIRA ISLAND Meteorological 5.0 m 19 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 10 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest

São Vicente has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in São Vicente

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche de São Vicente - - - -
Escola Básica e Secundária D. Lucinda Andrade - - - -
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Radio Stations near São Vicente

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cantinho dos Emigrantes - MP3 128 kbps
Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) antena 1, madeira AAC 166 kbps
Rádio Calheta - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in São Vicente

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues
Art Center Caravel
Blandy's Wine Lodge
Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas
casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia
Centro de Ciência Viva
Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves
Confeitaria Felisberta
Design Center Nini Andrade Silva
Electricity Museum
Embroidery Museum
Engenho da cana de açucar
Etnografico
Exposição faróis da Madeira
Immersive Museum of Madeira
Instituto do Vinho da Madeira
Madeira Optics Museum
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Madeira Story Centre
Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea
Museu CR7
Museu da Quinta das Cruzes
Museu da Vinha e do Vinho
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
Museu Família Teixeira
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Militar da Madeira
Museu Monte Palace
Museum of Natural History
Natural History Museum of Funchal
Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal
Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar
Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço
Solar do Aposento
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Vicentes Photography Museum

Libraries in São Vicente

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Regional0.0
Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte"0.0
Biblioteca Casa das Mudas0.0
Biblioteca do arco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal0.0
Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian0.0
Livraria Paulinas0.0
UMa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in São Vicente

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho da Camacha
Mercadinho do Chafariz
Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz
Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra
Mercado da Penteada
Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres
Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos
Mercearia
Parque de Feiras

Hotels in São Vicente

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calamar
Estalagem do Mar
Valley View Hotel Encumeada

Restaurants in São Vicente

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Cataplana
Al Franco
Baía dos Juncos
Boca Da Encumeada
Brasa Viva
Braseiro
Braseiro Grill by 351 food
Caravela
Centro do Ouro
Estalagem da Encumeada
Ferro Velho
Lavrador
Lilinha
Many
Mercado da Ribeira
O Virgilio
Panoramik Ocean
Praia Mar
Quebra Мar
Vila Vicente
Xapa Gril

Cafes in São Vicente

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alfa
Bico & Búzio
Clubenaval Sao Vicente
Coffee House
Da Ilda
Ginjas
Parada do Norte

Monuments in São Vicente

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nossa Senhora da Serra

Clinics in São Vicente

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de São Vicente
PT #453195413

Dentists in São Vicente

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PT #4133884715

Veterinaries in São Vicente

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vetnorte

Gas Stations in São Vicente

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PT #333129487
Repsol

Banks in São Vicente

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Santander
Santander

Gyms in São Vicente

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PT #544374187

Breweries in São Vicente

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira

Stadiums & Teams in São Vicente

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São Vicente

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport
Porto Santo AirportPXOMedium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near São Vicente

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Laurisilva of MadeiraNatural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Vicente

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Capelinha de São Vicente
Igreja de São Vicente
Nossa Senhora da Paz
Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Rosário

Explore Near São Vicente

Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira
Elevation
310 m (1,017 ft)
Postal Code
9240-012

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near São Vicente

Laurisilva of Madeira
Natural · inscribed 1999
The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It contains a unique suite of plants and animals, including many endem...

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About São Vicente

What is the population of São Vicente?

São Vicente has a population of 6,063 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 345 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in São Vicente?

São Vicente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Boaventura 1,221 pop · 4.4 mi Curral das Freiras 1,673 pop · 6.8 mi Canhas 3,769 pop · 8.1 mi Arco da Calheta 3,241 pop · 8.4 mi São Jorge 1,473 pop · 8.4 mi Ribeira Brava 5,932 pop · 8.5 mi Porto Moniz 2,762 pop · 8.6 mi Ponta do Sol 4,235 pop · 8.7 mi Campanário 3,987 pop · 9.1 mi Calheta 1,618 pop · 9.2 mi Santana 8,804 pop · 9.3 mi Estreito da Calheta 1,630 pop · 9.3 mi Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 9,348 pop · 9.7 mi Câmara de Lobos 32,209 pop · 10.8 mi
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