Funchal weather in October (Madeira Islands, Madeira)

Curious about the October weather in Funchal? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Funchal the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Funchal in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October 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 October

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Madeira in October

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

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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 October?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°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 October.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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