Funchal · AutumnMonth summary
Funchal weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Funchal in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.3/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Funchal in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices Autumn in Funchal is often underrated: 21°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Funchal averages 21°C, 40% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
November vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Funchal in November
Is November a good time to visit Funchal?
November is an acceptable time for Funchal (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (9.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Funchal in November?
With 21°C max and 9.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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