AI-generatedFunchal, Madeira at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 23.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 511 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 280 m
Climate in Funchal, Madeira
Funchal, Madeira has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while February is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Funchal, Madeira is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:1119:36
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Funchal, Madeira in October?
In October, Funchal, Madeira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min08:11 – 19:36
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Madeira
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Funchal, Madeira
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.6 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Funchal, Madeira ranges from 18.1 °C in March to 23.8 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From September to May the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 23.3 and 24.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.0° | 18.1° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.3° | 17.5° | 18.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.1° | 17.5° | 18.8° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.6° | 18.0° | 19.3° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.5° | 18.7° | 20.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.0° | 20.3° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.4° | 21.7° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.5° | 22.7° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 23.3° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.1° | 22.6° | 23.5° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.6° | 20.9° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.1° | 19.4° | 20.7° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Funchal, Madeira
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Funchal, Madeira, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Funchal, Madeira
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Funchal, Madeira: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Funchal, Madeira has about 11 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 16° | 13° | 19.0° | 5.0 h | 10 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 16° | 13° | 18.3° | 5.7 h | 8 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 16° | 13° | 18.1° | 6.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 17° | 14° | 18.6° | 7.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 90 | 19° | 15° | 19.5° | 8.2 h | 7 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 21° | 17° | 21.0° | 9.1 h | 4 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 23° | 19° | 22.4° | 9.5 h | 2 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 24° | 20° | 23.5° | 9.0 h | 3 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 23° | 19° | 23.8° | 7.3 h | 8 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 21° | 18° | 23.1° | 6.0 h | 11 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 19° | 16° | 21.6° | 5.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 17° | 14° | 20.1° | 5.1 h | 11 | 82 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
32.67° N, 16.93° W · 280 m · Atlantic/Madeira
Best time to visit Funchal, Madeira
The best time to visit Funchal, Madeira is from May to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation.
Funchal, Madeira through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Funchal, Madeira in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Funchal, Madeira in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Funchal, Madeira in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Funchal, Madeira in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Funchal, Madeira for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Funchal, Madeira month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In January, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in January74February16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Funchal, Madeira is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in February73March16° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in March82April17° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In April, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in April90May19° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In May, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in May100June21° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In June, Funchal, Madeira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in June100July23° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In July, Funchal, Madeira is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in July100August24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In August, Funchal, Madeira is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in August86September23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Funchal, Madeira is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in September74October21° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Funchal, Madeira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in October72November19° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In November, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
Funchal, Madeira in November72December17° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In December, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
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Funchal vs. Santa Cruz de La Palma
In October Santa Cruz de La Palma has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs. 74). During the day Santa Cruz de La Palma is 3 °C warmer than Funchal. The sea in Santa Cruz de La Palma is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Funchal | Santa Cruz de La Palma |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Feb – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Funchal, Madeira
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 30 min
- Distance
- 2,480 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Funchal, Madeira
When is the best time to visit Funchal, Madeira?
The best time to visit Funchal, Madeira is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Funchal, Madeira?
The sea temperature in Funchal, Madeira ranges from 18.1 °C in March to 23.8 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to December.
Can you swim in Funchal, Madeira in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Funchal, Madeira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 20 °C. February is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Funchal, Madeira?
The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Funchal, Madeira get?
Funchal, Madeira gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in January there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Funchal, Madeira in?
Funchal, Madeira uses the time zone Atlantic/Madeira: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Funchal, Madeira?
A nonstop flight from London to Funchal, Madeira takes about 3 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,480 km.
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