Funchal weather in August (Madeira Islands, Madeira)

Planning a trip to Funchal in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Funchal, August is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Funchal in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Funchal. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Funchal climate page with graphs.

 

Funchal, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Madeira in August

Find out more about the weather in Madeira in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Funchal in August?

For visitors traveling to Funchal, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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