Santa Cruz weather in October (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Thinking of visiting Santa Cruz in October? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Cruz is usually perfect in October, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 19°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see 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're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 22°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (2 KM, 1 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Santa 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.