Madeira · AutumnMonth summary
Madeira weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madeira in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Madeira in October: 75°F and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Madeira in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Madeira is often underrated: 24°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 55°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 55°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 55°F | 64°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 70°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 63°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 66°F | 77°F | 12% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 79°F | 10% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 66°F | 77°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 64°F | 75°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 70°F | 40% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 57°F | 66°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 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 October, Madeira averages 75°F, 40% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madeira in October
Is October a good time to visit Madeira?
October is an excellent time to visit Madeira (score 7.6/10). With 75°F, 10.0h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madeira in October?
With 75°F max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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