Best time to visit Funchal

Q: When is the best time to visit Funchal?

The best time to visit Funchal is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Funchal?

The hottest time of year in Funchal is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Funchal?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Funchal with 112mm on average. There are normally 12 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Funchal?

The sunniest time of year in Funchal is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Funchal?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Funchal in September when the water temperature reaches 24°C.

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When is the best time to visit Funchal?

The best time to visit Funchal is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

59
Jan
59
Feb
61
Mar
61
Apr
64
May
68
Jun
72
Jul
73
Aug
73
Sep
70
Oct
64
Nov
61
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Funchal?

The hottest time of year in Funchal is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 73°F.

Which month has the most rain in Funchal?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Funchal with 4.4 inches on average. There are normally 12 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Funchal?

The sunniest time of year in Funchal is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Funchal?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Funchal in September when the water temperature reaches 75°F.