Funchal in July: weather, sea and travel tips
Is July a good time to visit?
July in Funchal suits a city break with moderate daytime warmth, averaging +23 °C. If strong heat and a beach holiday are your priorities, this is a different kind of trip.
Weather in July
Compare the three parts of July below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +22 °C
- Daytime air
- +23 °C
- Night-time air
- +17 °C
Early, mid or late July?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 July | +22 °C | +16 °C | +22 °C |
| 11–20 July | +23 °C | +17 °C | +22 °C |
| 21–31 July | +24 °C | +18 °C | +23 °C |
Water in July
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +22 °C for the month. It averages +22 °C in the first ten days and +23 °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 July
In July, the average is 5 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 11 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
June, July or August: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | +20 °C | +14 °C | +21 °C |
| July | +23 °C | +17 °C | +22 °C |
| August | +24 °C | +18 °C | +23 °C |
July has warmer days than June. June offers cooler conditions for walks. July and August 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 July, see the July charts and archive by year.
Things to do in July
- 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.