2026 Climate Averages

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 16°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

Drier season: Jan–Sep Wetter season: Mar–Dec

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

25°C August
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 2 days

Coldest

13°C February
Avg High 17°C
Rain 8 days

Driest Month

2 rainy days July
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 19°C

Windiest Month

17 km/h

March (gusts 50)

Sea Temp Range

19° – 25°C

Warmest water: August (25°C)

Best for swimming: Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec (20°–25°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 18°C
Low 14°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 23°C
Low 19°C
Rain 4 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 21°C
Low 18°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 17°C
Low 14°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Quiet
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Good
17° / 14°
9d (55mm)
8.6h
80% Very Humid
UV 4.2 Moderate

February

Good
17° / 13°
8d (45mm)
9.7h
80% Very Humid
UV 5.6 High

March

Wet
17° / 13°
13d (65mm)
10.7h
79% Humid
UV 7.1 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
18° / 14°
10d (39mm)
11.5h
78% Humid
UV 8.8 Very High

May

Best
Excellent
20° / 15°
8d (27mm)
12.3h
75% Humid
UV 9.8 Very High

June

Best
Excellent
21° / 17°
7d (44mm)
12.8h
76% Humid
UV 10 Very High

July

Best
Excellent
24° / 19°
2d (5mm)
12.9h
74% Humid
UV 10.5 Extreme

August

Good
25° / 20°
2d (9mm)
12.1h
73% Humid
UV 9.8 Very High

September

Best
Excellent
23° / 19°
9d (25mm)
11.1h
76% Humid
UV 7.6 Very High

October

Best
Excellent
22° / 18°
12d (57mm)
9.8h
77% Humid
UV 6 High

November

Good
19° / 16°
10d (61mm)
9h
79% Humid
UV 4.5 Moderate

December

Good
17° / 15°
12d (75mm)
8.3h
80% Very Humid
UV 3.7 Moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Funchal have?
Funchal has a warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 20°C and 16°C.
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 25°C, while the coldest is February with average lows of 13°C.
When is the rainy season in Funchal?
Funchal sees the most rain in March (13 rainy days), while July is the driest month (2 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Funchal?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in February (13°C), while August has the warmest evenings (20°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Funchal?
Sea temperatures in Funchal range from 19°C to 25°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in August. Winter months may be too cold for comfortable swimming.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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