Madeira weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Madeira, Portugal. Like most weather services, we show Madeira at one spot: Funchal, its largest city. At 9:30 PM local time it was fog and 18°C (65°F). Real rain for 8 hours (22.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 33%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 8 hours (22.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Funchal weather
Is it raining in Funchal right now?
No. It’s fog and 18° right now. Real rain for 8 hours (22.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Funchal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–21° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Funchal lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Funchal?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Madeira weather by month
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Madeira is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (63°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Madeira?
December is the wettest month, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Madeira?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does Madeira have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 53 mm (2.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Funchal), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Madeira
Weather can differ a lot within Madeira: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal | Jun–Sep | None | 17–24°C | 364 mm |
| Câmara de Lobos | Jun–Sep | None | 17–24°C | 364 mm |
| São Martinho | Jun–Sep | None | 17–24°C | 364 mm |
| Santo António | Jun–Sep | None | 17–24°C | 364 mm |
| Caniço | Jun–Sep | None | 17–24°C | 364 mm |