When to go to Funchal (Madeira)?
Funchal rises straight from the Atlantic in terraces of houses and gardens. The farmers' market piles up tropical fruit and birds-of-paradise flowers, the cable car lifts you to Monte and its Monte Palace gardens, and the way back down is by wicker toboggan, steered on foot by men dressed in white.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Funchal (Madeira), aim for March to October.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Funchal (Madeira)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9 | 110 | 14 | 57 |
| February | 9.4 | 67 | 14 | 65 |
| March | 10.1 | 95 | 14 | 65 |
| April | 11.0 | 58 | 15 | 72 |
| May | 11.7 | 55 | 17 | 75 |
| June | 12.4 | 144 | 18 | 70 |
| July | 12.6 | 19 | 20 | 83 |
| August | 12.0 | 12 | 21 | 85 |
| September | 10.9 | 74 | 20 | 73 |
| October | 9.4 | 105 | 19 | 66 |
| November | 8.9 | 75 | 17 | 65 |
| December | 8.1 | 109 | 15 | 59 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Funchal (Madeira), the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 12 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 923 mm of rain falls, and 8 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Funchal (Madeira)?
- Old town and farmers' market
- Cable car to Monte
- Monte Palace Tropical Gardens
- Monte toboggans (wicker sledge ride)
Practical info
- Country: Portugal
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