Funchal in September: weather, sea and travel tips
Is September a good time to visit?
September in Funchal suits walks and museum visits, with days averaging +22 °C. Rain can alter your plans, so it is less convenient if you want to spend the entire trip outdoors.
Weather in September
September is nearly over, so the forecast matters more for travel in the next few days. Funchal in October.
- Water
- +24 °C
- Daytime air
- +22 °C
- Night-time air
- +17 °C
Early, mid or late September?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 September | +23 °C | +17 °C | +24 °C |
| 11–20 September | +22 °C | +17 °C | +24 °C |
| 21–30 September | +20 °C | +16 °C | +24 °C |
Water in September
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +24 °C for the month. It averages +24 °C in the first ten days and +24 °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 September
In September, the average is 16 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 26 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. October 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 September, see the September charts and archive by year.
Things to do in September
- 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.