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Funchal Climate by Month

The subtropical Mediterranean climate in Funchal and Madeira is predominantly determined by the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, there are not many weather extremes on the island. The only period when it gets really hot is when the Leste-wind arrives from Africa. There is around 600 mm of annual rainfall and most rain is seen in winter.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Funchal (Madeira Islands), Madeira. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

Forecast for Funchal

Fri   Nov 15
21°C | 16°C
W 25 km/h
1.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast
Sat   Nov 16
22°C | 17°C
W 25 km/h
1.9 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Nov 17
22°C | 17°C
SW 22 km/h
1.1 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Funchal in Madeira

During the months of June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Does Funchal have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Funchal?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Funchal?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Funchal?
    December tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Funchal?
    July is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Funchal?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.

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