Funchal Weather by Month
Twelve months of Funchal, Portugal weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Funchal's warmest month is August (average high 25.9°C (78.6°F)) and the coolest is February (16.8°C (62.2°F)). The most rain falls in December (about 87 mm), and August is the driest (about 8 mm). June is the sunniest, with about 13.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Funchal
Ranked within Funchal's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Funchal month by month
January
GoodHigh 17°C (62.6°F)
Low 13.2°C (55.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 65 mm (2.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h sunshine / day
February
GoodHigh 16.8°C (62.2°F)
Low 12.6°C (54.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 67 mm (2.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h sunshine / day
March
GoodHigh 17.5°C (63.5°F)
Low 12.9°C (55.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 69 mm (2.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h sunshine / day
April
GreatHigh 18.4°C (65.1°F)
Low 13.5°C (56.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 68 mm (2.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h sunshine / day
May
GreatHigh 20.1°C (68.2°F)
Low 15.1°C (59.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 36 mm (1.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h sunshine / day
June
GreatHigh 22.2°C (72°F)
Low 17.1°C (62.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 44 mm (1.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h sunshine / day
July
GreatHigh 24.6°C (76.3°F)
Low 18.9°C (66°F)
- Rainfall
- 9 mm (0.3 in)
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.1 h sunshine / day
August
GreatHigh 25.9°C (78.6°F)
Low 20°C (68°F)
- Rainfall
- 8 mm (0.3 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.4 h sunshine / day
September
GreatHigh 24.2°C (75.6°F)
Low 19.1°C (66.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 36 mm (1.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h sunshine / day
October
GoodHigh 22.7°C (72.9°F)
Low 18.1°C (64.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 72 mm (2.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h sunshine / day
November
GoodHigh 19.6°C (67.3°F)
Low 15.6°C (60.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 82 mm (3.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9 h sunshine / day
December
GoodHigh 17.9°C (64.2°F)
Low 14.2°C (57.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 87 mm (3.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h sunshine / day
Funchal Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
25.9°C (78.6°F)
Hottest month avg high
16.8°C (62.2°F)
Coolest month avg high
87mm
Wettest month avg
8mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C (62.6°F) | 13.2°C (55.8°F) | 65.2mm | 9 | 8.5h |
| Feb | 16.8°C (62.2°F) | 12.6°C (54.7°F) | 67.4mm | 9 | 9.5h |
| Mar | 17.5°C (63.5°F) | 12.9°C (55.2°F) | 69.3mm | 11 | 10.5h |
| Apr | 18.4°C (65.1°F) | 13.5°C (56.3°F) | 68.4mm | 10 | 11.4h |
| May | 20.1°C (68.2°F) | 15.1°C (59.2°F) | 36.2mm | 8 | 12.6h |
| Jun | 22.2°C (72°F) | 17.1°C (62.8°F) | 43.9mm | 6 | 13.2h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Funchal's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
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