Porto da Cruz weather in October (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Porto da Cruz in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Porto da Cruz during October is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Porto da Cruz in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 193 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Porto da Cruz. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Porto da Cruz, 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 (11 KM, 7 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 Porto da Cruz, 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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