When is the best time to go to Funchal
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Funchal, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Funchal
Funchal weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Funchal are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 110mm | 5hrs | 11.2hrs | 19°C |
The climate in Funchal during January can be summarized as mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Funchal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Funchal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Funchal with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 91mm | 5.7hrs | 11.9hrs | 18°C |
February in Funchal is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Funchal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Funchal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Funchal with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 73mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 18°C |
The weather in March in Funchal is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Funchal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Funchal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Funchal with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 47mm | 6.3hrs | 13.8hrs | 18°C |
Funchal's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Funchal.
April is in the spring in Funchal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Funchal with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 29mm | 6.9hrs | 14.7hrs | 19°C |
May is a dry month in Funchal and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Funchal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Funchal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Funchal with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 17mm | 6hrs | 11.2hrs | 21°C |
June is a dry month in Funchal and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Funchal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Funchal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Funchal with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 8mm | 8.1hrs | 11.9hrs | 22°C |
July in Funchal is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Funchal, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Funchal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 10mm | 8.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in August in Funchal is characteristically warm, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Funchal, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Funchal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 37mm | 7.1hrs | 13.8hrs | 24°C |
Funchal's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Funchal, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Funchal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Funchal weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 80mm | 6.4hrs | 14.7hrs | 23°C |
October is a a little damp month in Funchal and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Funchal.
October is in the fall / autumn in Funchal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 108mm | 5.6hrs | 11.2hrs | 21°C |
Funchal's weather in November is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Funchal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Funchal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 106mm | 5hrs | 11.9hrs | 20°C |
December in Funchal is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Funchal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Funchal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Funchal weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 110mm 4.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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