Climate of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Point-value climate at Funchal (Madeira, Portugal). Population approximately 204,767.
Located in Madeira, Portugal, Funchal has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 204,767. Monthly average temperatures range from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in February to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in August, with rainfall varying from 4 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (December) — about 644 mm / 25.4 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Funchal's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C59°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| February | 14.9°C58.8°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| March | 15.3°C59.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 15.6°C60.1°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 16.9°C62.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18.8°C65.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.6°C69.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.6°C70.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| October | 19.7°C67.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 17.9°C64.2°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 16.1°C61°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Funchal?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August. Funchal's warmest month is August at an average of 21.6°C / 70.9°F, and its driest month is July with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Funchal?
Funchal, in Madeira, Portugal, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in February to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 644 mm / 25.4 in, with the wettest month being December (108 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest July (4 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Funchal in August?
The average temperature in Funchal in August is 21.6°C / 70.9°F, with rainfall of about 7 mm / 0.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Funchal?
The driest month in Funchal is July, with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Funchal?
The wettest month in Funchal is December, with approximately 108 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.