Funchal Weather in May
What's the weather like in Funchal (Madeira) in May 2025?
The climate in Funchal during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the spring in Funchal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.2°C 64.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
| Average temperature | 15.2°C 59.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 29 mm 1.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.2°C 66.5°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 9.8kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 4th 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.
May temperatures in Funchal
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Funchal in May 2024.
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 |
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