Best Time to Visit Funchal
Portugal · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Funchal?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Funchal?
- August is typically the hottest month in Funchal, with average daytime highs around 23°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Funchal?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 387mm of precipitation.