When to visit
Funchal?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Funchal
Madeira · Portugal

The best weather in Funchal is from May, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, February, December.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
83

Excellent climate

☀️Agradable

Temperature
16–22°C
Noches agradables
Feels like
17–24°C
Confortable
Precipitation
72mm
Lluvia moderada · 10 days
Sunshine
12.8h
Parcialmente nublado
Humidity (%)
76%
Confortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°EneFebMarAbrMayJunJulAgoSepOctNovDic
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
86
High season
050100EneFebMarAbrMayJun86JulAgoSepOctNovDic
Monthly Overview
Score747576818883969585808077
ClimateAgradableAgradableAgradableAgradableAgradableAgradableAgradableAgradableAgradableHúmedoAgradableAgradable
Temperature13–17°C12–17°C12–18°C13–19°C15–20°C16–22°C18–24°C19–26°C18–24°C17–23°C15–20°C14–18°C
Feels like11–16°C11–16°C11–17°C12–19°C14–21°C17–24°C19–27°C20–29°C20–26°C18–24°C15–20°C13–17°C
Precipitation70mm
12 days
66mm
10 days
74mm
14 days
74mm
13 days
36mm
9 days
72mm
10 days
13mm
3 days
12mm
4 days
41mm
10 days
83mm
15 days
85mm
13 days
81mm
13 days
Sunshine8.1h
☀︎ 79%
9.3h
☀︎ 85%
10.3h
☀︎ 86%
10.9h
☀︎ 84%
12.2h
☀︎ 88%
12.8h
☀︎ 90%
12.9h
☀︎ 92%
12.2h
☀︎ 92%
11.1h
☀︎ 89%
9.6h
☀︎ 85%
8.9h
☀︎ 85%
7.9h
☀︎ 79%
WindNE · 15 km/hNE · 16 km/hNE · 16 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 13 km/hN · 12 km/hN · 13 km/hNE · 13 km/hNE · 14 km/hNE · 15 km/hNE · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)79%77%78%77%76%76%74%72%77%76%80%81%
Day length10.3h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.8h14.3h14.1h13.3h12.4h11.4h10.5h10.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Carnaval de Madeira
Festival de la Flor de Madeira
Festival del Atlántico
Festival del Vino de Madeira
Fuegos Artificiales de Nochevieja
Fiestas de Navidad
Festa da Senhora do Monte
Festa de São João
Madeira Island Ultra-Trail (MIUT)
Events & Festivals
  • Carnaval de MadeirafestivalSignature event
    February· 50k+ visitors

    Funchal cobra vida con vibrantes desfiles, fiestas callejeras y folclore tradicional durante el Carnaval, generalmente e…

  • Festival de la Flor de MadeirafestivalSignature event
    April, May· 50k+ visitors

    Este espectacular festival a finales de abril o principios de mayo celebra la primavera con elaborados desfiles florales…

  • Festival del Atlánticofestival
    June· 50k+ visitors

    Celebrado durante todo junio, este festival combina música, fuegos artificiales y actuaciones callejeras, culminando en…

  • Festival del Vino de Madeirafood wine
    August, September· 50k+ visitors

    Celebrando el renombrado vino de la isla, este festival a finales de agosto y principios de septiembre presenta degustac…

  • Fuegos Artificiales de Nocheviejaholiday
    December· 500k+ visitors

    Funchal es famosa por su espectacular exhibición de fuegos artificiales de Nochevieja, reconocida como una de las más gr…

  • Fiestas de Navidadholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Durante todo diciembre, Funchal se decora bellamente con luces y exhibiciones festivas, ofreciendo una mágica atmósfera…

  • Festa da Senhora do Montereligious
    August· 5k+ visitors

    El 15 de agosto, este es uno de los festivales religiosos más importantes de Madeira, honrando a la patrona de Funchal c…

  • Festa de São Joãoreligious
    June· 5k+ visitors

    Celebrado el 23 y 24 de junio, este festival tradicional honra a San Juan con hogueras, fiestas callejeras y música popu…

  • Madeira Island Ultra-Trail (MIUT)sports
    April· 5k+ visitors

    Este desafiante ultramaratón tiene lugar en abril, atrayendo a corredores de trail de todo el mundo para atravesar el im…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Funchal?

The best weather in Funchal is from July, August, May, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are December, February, January (12–26 °C).

What is the weather like in Funchal?

Funchal has a climate with an overall score of 8.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 12 °C to 26 °C.

What is the hottest month in Funchal?

The hottest month in Funchal is August, with average highs of 26 °C and lows of 19 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Funchal?

The rainiest month in Funchal is November, with an average of 85 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Funchal?

Peak season in Funchal is May, June, July, August, September, October. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Funchal?

Shoulder season in Funchal falls in March, April, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.