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When is the best time to visit Funchal?
In general the best time to visit Funchal is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- 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 August the weather is great. There are an average of 12 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +24°C.
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, 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:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +19°C | +19°C | +19°C | +20°C | +22°C | +23°C | +25°C | +25°C | +24°C | +23°C | +21°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 62 | 54 | 54 | 39 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 57 | 68 | 92 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Funchal during the whole year:
Funchal achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +24°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +18°C in average.
When can you swim in Funchal?
You can swim in Funchal from July to November:
- In July - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°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 71%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
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 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 13 rainy days and 92 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 6 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
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, 2023.
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.