Caniço weather in October (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How does the October weather in Caniço compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Caniço during October is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 19°C.

Precipitation

Caniço 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, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Caniço. 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 Caniço climate page with graphs.

 

Caniço, 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% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (7 KM, 4 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 Caniço, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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