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Funchal in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Funchal in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Funchal in February 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Funchal in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 49 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Funchal has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Funchal in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Funchal for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +18°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +22°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +19°C.

Is Funchal warm or cold in February?

Funchal is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Funchal, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Funchal in February

Funchal weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+17°C+17°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+9°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+27°C+26°C
Rainfall
59 mm49 mm54 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
69%68%68%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
242122
Rainy days
444
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +17°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 59 mm to 49 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Funchal in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Funchal is gradually increasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Funchal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 46% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 184 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Funchal wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Funchal?

This is the weather in Funchal in February 2023:
1 February
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+20°C
2 February
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+19°C
3 February
☁️
+20°C
4 February
☀️
+20°C
5 February
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+21°C
6 February
☁️
+18°C
7 February
☁️
+17°C
8 February
☀️
+18°C
9 February
☀️
+22°C
10 February
☀️
+22°C
11 February
☀️
+20°C
12 February
☁️
+19°C
13 February
☁️
+19°C
14 February
☁️
+18°C
15 February
☁️
+18°C
16 February
☁️
+18°C
17 February
☁️
+19°C
18 February
☁️
+18°C
19 February
☁️
+15°C
20 February
🌧️
+16°C
21 February
☁️
+18°C
22 February
☀️
+18°C
23 February
☁️
+18°C
24 February
☁️
+17°C
25 February
🌧️
+15°C
26 February
☁️
+15°C
27 February
☁️
+18°C
28 February
☀️
+19°C
In February 2023 Funchal had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Funchal climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Funchal in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+17°C) and the highest in 2020 (+22°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 295 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Funchal in February:

Is February a good time to visit Funchal?

February is a really good time to go to Funchal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Funchal.

Can you sunbathe in Funchal in February?

February has mild temperatures in Funchal. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Funchal rainy in February?

Funchal is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Funchal in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Funchal in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Funchal

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Funchal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.