Funchal in November: weather, sea and travel tips
Is November a good time to visit?
November in Funchal suits an interest in the old town and art without needing summer warmth. Days average +17 °C, and rain may make a museum visit a useful alternative to a walk.
Weather in November
Compare the three parts of November below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +22 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late November?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | +18 °C | +14 °C | +22 °C |
| 11–20 November | +17 °C | +14 °C | +22 °C |
| 21–30 November | +16 °C | +13 °C | +21 °C |
Water in November
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +22 °C for the month. It averages +22 °C in the first ten days and +21 °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 November
In November, the average is 17 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 12 to 22 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
October, November or December: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | +20 °C | +16 °C | +23 °C |
| November | +17 °C | +13 °C | +22 °C |
| December | +15 °C | +12 °C | +20 °C |
October has warmer days than November. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. November has warmer days than December. December offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Funchal compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at November, see the November charts and archive by year.
Things to do in November
- 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.