Funchal: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Funchal. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Funchal has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 20°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Funchal is during April, May, June, July, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 11°C | 4 | Good |
| February | 18°C | 13°C | 7 | Good |
| March | 17°C | 12°C | 15 | Wet |
| April | 18°C | 13°C | 17 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 21°C | 16°C | 14 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 24°C | 18°C | 0 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 26°C | 19°C | 2 | Good |
| September | 24°C | 18°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 22°C | 17°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 19°C | 14°C | 14 | Wet |
| December | 17°C | 12°C | 12 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Rainy days: 8 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 24°C
Low: 18°C
Rainy days: 5 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 22°C
Low: 16°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 17°C | 11°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 18°C | 13°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 17°C | 12°C | 15 | Wet | View Details → |
| April (best) | 18°C | 13°C | 17 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 21°C | 14°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 21°C | 16°C | 14 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 24°C | 18°C | 0 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August | 26°C | 19°C | 2 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 24°C | 18°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 22°C | 17°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 19°C | 14°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 17°C | 12°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
Funchal
Atlantic island paradise, including levada trails, Levada hiking trails and Monte Palace Tropical Garden, flowers, cliffs, and Madeira wine.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Funchal have?
Funchal has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 20°C (highs) and 15°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
The best time to visit Funchal is during April, May, June, July, September, October, when temperatures average around 18°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Funchal?
The hottest month in Funchal is August with average highs of 26°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 11°C.
When is the rainy season in Funchal?
Funchal sees the most rain in April (17 rainy days), while July is the driest month (0 rainy days).
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