Best Time to Visit Funchal
Portugal · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Funchal is May to November, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 23°C (74°F), while February is the coldest, with lows around 14°C (58°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 51 mm (2.0 in), and lightest in July, at 4 mm (0.2 in).
Funchal weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C 62°F | 15°C 59°F | 38 mm | 7 | 78% | 5.2 | Excellent 8.8 |
| February | 16°C 61°F | 14°C 58°F | 45 mm | 8 | 77% | 5.7 | Excellent 8.7 |
| March | 17°C 62°F | 14°C 58°F | 36 mm | 8 | 78% | 6.4 | Excellent 8.8 |
| April | 17°C 63°F | 15°C 59°F | 26 mm | 6 | 77% | 7.5 | Excellent 9.1 |
| May | 19°C 66°F | 16°C 61°F | 19 mm | 4 | 77% | 8.1 | Excellent 9.5 |
| June | 21°C 69°F | 18°C 64°F | 11 mm | 2 | 78% | 8.7 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 67°F | 4 mm | 1 | 78% | 9.2 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 23°C 74°F | 21°C 69°F | 9 mm | 2 | 78% | 9.1 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 23°C 73°F | 20°C 69°F | 16 mm | 4 | 76% | 8.3 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 22°C 71°F | 20°C 67°F | 38 mm | 9 | 77% | 6.9 | Excellent 9.8 |
| November | 19°C 67°F | 18°C 64°F | 51 mm | 9 | 76% | 5.6 | Excellent 9.6 |
| December | 18°C 64°F | 16°C 61°F | 49 mm | 10 | 77% | 5.1 | Excellent 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
The best time to visit Funchal is May to November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Funchal?
August is the hottest month in Funchal, with an average high of 23°C (74°F).
What is the coldest month in Funchal?
February is the coldest month in Funchal, with an average low of 14°C (58°F).
What is the rainiest month in Funchal?
November is the wettest month, with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 4 mm (0.2 in).
Nearby destinations
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife471 km · best November to July
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria528 km · best November to July
- Essaouira686 km · best September to July
- Agadir738 km · best November to April
- Marrakesh848 km · best November to April
- Casablanca873 km · best September to June
- Rabat949 km · best February to December
- Faro953 km · best April to October
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