Funchal, Madeira weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Funchal, Madeira in April?
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.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 57 min07:39 – 20:37
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 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 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in April
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Funchal, Madeira in April: quick answers
Is Funchal, Madeira hot in April?
No. In April, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Funchal, Madeira in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to December.
Does it rain much in Funchal, Madeira in April?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total.
Funchal, Madeira month by month
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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)