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When is the best time to go to Funchal

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Funchal.
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When is the best time to visit Funchal?

In general the best time to visit Funchal is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Funchal in different months

This is the average weather in Funchal for each month based on historic data:

In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 14 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +23°C.

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during September.

Climate in Funchal

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Funchal for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+24°C+27°C+26°C+30°C+31°C+32°C+34°C+37°C+31°C+31°C+26°C+25°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+17°C+17°C+17°C+18°C+19°C+21°C+23°C+24°C+24°C+22°C+20°C+18°C
Minimum Temperature
+9°C+9°C+8°C+10°C+11°C+13°C+17°C+17°C+16°C+13°C+11°C+11°C
Humidity, %
696868676870696969707070
Rain, mm
5949544014114525546791
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
334333333333
Sunny Days
33556814138533
Cloud Days
242122222321171719222222
Rainy Days
444321013456
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Funchal during the whole year:
The hottest month in Funchal is September with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Funchal looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Funchal is December with average humidity going up to 70%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 67%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Funchal during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 6 rainy days and 91 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Funchal:

What is the hottest month in Funchal?

The hottest month in Funchal is September with average maximum temperature of +24°C.

What is the coldest month in Funchal?

The coldest month in Funchal is January with minimum temperatures of +14°C.

Is Funchal worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Funchal in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +24°C and 8 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Funchal?

if you're looking to visit Funchal when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 4 mm of rain.

Other cities in Portugal

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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.