Climate Insights for Funchal

The climate in Funchal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 488 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Funchal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Funchal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 19.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Funchal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Funchal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 25°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 22°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Funchal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 76°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 71°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Funchal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 488 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 58 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Funchal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Funchal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Funchal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Funchal is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Funchal is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 55°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Funchal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Funchal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.