Funchal in February: weather, sea and travel tips
Is February a good time to visit?
February in Funchal is an option for a city break with a garden and museum visit. With days averaging +14 °C, it suits a preference for cool weather rather than beach heat.
Weather in February
Early, mid and late February have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +14 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late February?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | +14 °C | +11 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–28 February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in February
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in February
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +18 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +18 °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 February
In February, the average is 16 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 10 to 23 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
January, February or March: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | +14 °C | +11 °C | +19 °C |
| February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| March | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
February and January have similar daytime temperatures. February and March have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Funchal compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at February, see the February charts and archive by year.
Things to do in February
- 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.