Portugal · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Funchal are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Funchal sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2217mm — December is typically the wettest month (~387mm) and July the driest (~17mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 11°C | 259mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 14° / 11°C | 265mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 15° / 11°C | 218mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 15° / 12°C | 185mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 17° / 13°C | 109mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 20° / 16°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 23° / 18°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 19°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 18°C | 124mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 19° / 16°C | 262mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 17° / 14°C | 312mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 15° / 12°C | 387mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Funchal is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 259mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Funchal is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 265mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Funchal is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 218mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Funchal is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 185mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Funchal is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Funchal is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Funchal is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Funchal is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (65°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Funchal is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 124mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Funchal is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 262mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Funchal is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 312mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Funchal is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 387mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket