When to go · Funchal, Portugal
Best Time to Visit Funchal
Aim for July, August and May: that's when Funchal's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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July, August, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, September, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, January
Hottest is August (26°C)
Funchal weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 97mm | mild, some rain |
| Feb | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 69mm | mild, some rain |
| Mar | 18°C / 64°F | 12°C / 54°F | 79mm | mild, some rain |
| Apr | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 66mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 50mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Jun | 22°C / 72°F | 16°C / 61°F | 137mm | mild, wet |
| JulBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 17mm | warm, mostly dry |
| AugBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 22mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Sep | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 72mm | warm, some rain |
| Oct | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 76mm | warm, some rain |
| Nov | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 63mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 57°F | 127mm | mild, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Funchal plans around the seasons for you.