Funchal weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (65°F). Real rain for 6 hours (20.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Funchal sits 267 m (876 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 33%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (20.0 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 cloudy and 19° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (20.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Funchal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–21° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 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.
Funchal weather by month
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Funchal 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 Funchal?
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 Funchal?
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 Funchal 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months