Funchal, Madeira weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Funchal, Madeira in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 74 | 73 |
| Day | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Night | 13° | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 19° | 18° | 18° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 8 | 11 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:52 – 18:52
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+0Atlantic/Madeira
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Funchal, Madeira in February: quick answers
Is Funchal, Madeira hot in February?
No. In February, Funchal, Madeira is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Funchal, Madeira in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to December.
Does it rain much in Funchal, Madeira in February?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm.
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)