Arco da Calheta weather in October (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Arco da Calheta in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Arco da Calheta, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

Arco da Calheta in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 193 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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arco da Calheta, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in October

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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 Arco da Calheta in October?

For visitors traveling to Arco da Calheta, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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