Madeira Islands Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in October.

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Funchal Porto Santo Caniço Calheta

Planning a journey to the Madeira Islands, Portugal this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Madeira Islands in October

The Madeira Islands, Portugal is a region in Portugal. October in the Madeira Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Funchal.

For a closer look at conditions across the Madeira Islands, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vila Baleira with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Paul do Mar with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Funchal enjoys approximately 193 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Madeira Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Madeira Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Funchal)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April18°C (64°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit the Madeira Islands →

Best Places to Visit in the Madeira Islands in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Madeira Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Madeira Islands

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Madeira Islands (October)

Precipitation variation in the Madeira Islands (October)

Funchal

In October Funchal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
193 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Funchal →

Caniço

In October Caniço generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
193 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caniço →

Calheta

In October Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
193 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calheta →

Arco da Calheta

In October Arco da Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
193 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arco da Calheta →

Porto Santo

In October Porto Santo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
185 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto Santo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Madeira Islands, in Portugal.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Madeira Islands in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Porto Santo 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Caniço 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Calheta 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Arco da Calheta 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Machico 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Madeira Islands weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in October?

In October, the Madeira Islands, Portugal generally has perfect weather conditions. Funchal sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in October?

Funchal averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does the Madeira Islands, Portugal get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Funchal averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Madeira Islands, Portugal.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to the Madeira Islands, Portugal. Typically, the climate in Funchal is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Madeira Islands, Portugal is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Funchal.

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