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Madeira weather by month
Check out Madeira weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  15 |
15 |
16 |
16 |
 18 |
20 |
 22 |
23 |
23 |
21 |
18 |
16 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  12 |
11 |
10 |
 9 |
 6 |
5 |
 2 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
| Sea temperature °C |  18 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
19 |
 21 |
 22 |
23 |
 24 |
23 |
21 |
20 |
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The climate guide for Madeira (Funchal) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Madeira climate overview
Madeira is an archipelago made up of four volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Morocco. It is an autonomous region of Portugal and enjoys a subtropical climate with warm, sunny weather all year round, which makes it especailly popular for winter sun.
The main island of Madeira is where you'll find the capital, Funchal. Madeira is known for its rocky beaches, dramatic Levada walking routes through its mountainous interior, which is also where exotic fruits and vines to produce its fortified wine are grown.
The Madeira group of islands are an integral part of Portugal and lie around 720 kilometres (450 miles) off the coast of Morocco.
The main island of Madeira is mountainous and volcanic, and indulges in Mediterranean climate tempered by the seas which surround it.
You will rarely feel uncomfortably hot or unpleasantly cold on Madeira but expect to be rained on in the winter months, especially on higher ground.
On this island, the weather can change dramatically the higher up you go, so you can progress from bright sunshine on the coast to chilly fog and heavy rain within the course of a morning.
What to pack for Madeira
You should always supplement light clothing with warm cover-ups in summer and take medium to warm clothes for the winter months.
Rain is sparse in mid summer (May to September) but take a raincoat at other times of the year.
Top Madeira destinations
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in Madeira for next month - November. Select a destination to see the climate guide for all months of the year.
All Madeira destinations
- Calheta
- Canico
- Funchal
- Machico
- Ponta Do Sol
- Porto Moniz
- Porto Santo
- Ribeira Brava
- Santa Cruz
- Santana
- Santo da Serra
- Sao Vicente
Madeira weather averages
Temperature in Madeira (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max temperature (daytime) | 15 |
15 |
16 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
23 |
23 |
21 |
18 |
16 |
| Min temperature (night-time) |  10 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
 12 |
14 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
| Heat & Humidity |  0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
 L |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Sea temperature | 18 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
23 |
21 |
20 |
Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme
Sunshine & UV index in Madeira
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily hours of sunshine | ||||||||||||
| Daily hours of daylight |  10 |
 11 |
 12 |
 13 |
 14 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
10 |
| UV Index (Maximum) |  3 |
5 |
 6 |
 8 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
Rainfall in Madeira
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of days with some rain | 12 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) |  112 |
 93 |
 75 |
 49 |
 30 |
 18 |
9 |
12 |
38 |
82 |
110 |
108 |
Tropical storm risk: Madeira, Portugal hurricane season
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Compare Madeira weather with the UK
The weather chart below compares the average monthly maximum daytime temperature for Madeira (Funchal) and the UK (London).
Maximum daytime temperature (°C)
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