Our verdict
The best time to visit Funchal is April-June
The very hottest temperatures in Funchal get to around 24℃ (75℉) in the height of summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 7℃ (45℉) at night.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Funchal when the days are longest, you should visit in August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Funchal in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Funchal, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Funchal seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Funchal as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Funchal is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Funchal
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Funchal for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Funchal climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Funchal for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Funchal in January
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Funchal in February
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Funchal in March
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Funchal in April
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Funchal in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Funchal in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Funchal in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Funchal in August
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Funchal in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
Funchal in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Funchal in November
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Funchal in December
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Funchal in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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