Faial weather in October (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Curious about the climate in Faial this October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During October, Faial experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Faial in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Faial. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Faial, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 22°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (14 KM, 8 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 Faial, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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