Funchal in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Funchal suits a mix of city walks and museum visits in mild weather: days average +20 °C. Rain makes a flexible order of activities more useful than an entirely outdoor itinerary.
Weather in October
For warmer daytime weather, consider early October: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +23 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +16 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +22 °C | +17 °C | +24 °C |
| 11–20 October | +20 °C | +16 °C | +23 °C |
| 21–31 October | +18 °C | +14 °C | +23 °C |
Water in October
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +23 °C for the month. It averages +24 °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 October
In October, the average is 17 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 23 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +22 °C | +17 °C | +24 °C |
| October | +20 °C | +16 °C | +23 °C |
September has warmer days than October. 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 October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- 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.