Funchal in April: weather, sea and travel tips
Is April a good time to visit?
April in Funchal offers time exploring old streets and the botanical garden. Days average +16 °C. Frequent days with precipitation are a compromise if you want to stay outdoors throughout your trip.
Weather in April
Compare the three parts of April below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late April?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 April | +17 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–30 April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +19 °C |
Days with precipitation in April
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in April
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +18 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +19 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Funchal.
Rainfall in April
In April, the average is 18 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 11 to 24 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
March, April or May: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +18 °C |
| May | +18 °C | +13 °C | +20 °C |
April has warmer days than March. March offers cooler conditions for walks. May has warmer days than April. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Funchal compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at April, see the April charts and archive by year.
Things to do in April
- On a dry day, Madeira Botanical Garden offers walks among its plants and viewpoints over Funchal.
- Zona Velha offers narrow cobbled streets for a town walk. Rua de Santa Maria and the surrounding streets are a place to look for painted doors.
- The Sacred Art Museum in the former bishop’s palace is an option for a rainy day, with Portuguese and Flemish painting and sculpture.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.