Funchal, PortugalQuick decision
When to visit Funchal?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–27°C in August
🌧 Least rain
10% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (35%)
📅 Best score
9.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Tropical gardensYear-round — Monte Palace, Botanical Garden, exotic flowers.
Monte toboggan rideYear-round — wicker sled descent, traditional since 1850.
Madeira wine & levadasYear-round — wine cellars, levada hikes through laurel forests.
New Year's fireworksDec 31 — Guinness record fireworks display, harbor views.
Monthly climate data
Funchal weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 19°C | 31% | 2.5 | 9.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 13°C | 19°C | 31% | 2.6 | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 19°C | 40% | 2.7 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 20°C | 39% | 2.7 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 21°C | 28% | 1.5 | 12.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.5 | 13.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 26°C | 12% | 0.5 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 27°C | 10% | 0.4 | 12.5h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 25°C | 31% | 1.3 | 11.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 24°C | 40% | 2.6 | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 40% | 3.0 | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 19°C | 35% | 2.9 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 36% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 17% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 37% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 19°C, 32% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 10% rainy days and 27°C.
December is the wettest month with 35% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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