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

What is the weather forecast for Arco da Calheta in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Arco da Calheta during October to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Arco da Calheta in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 193 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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