Monthly climate guide
Madeira weather in October
With highs near 23°C (73°F) and lows around 20°C (69°F), October feels warm in Madeira. Rainfall averages about 43 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as September and 3°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Rain is above Madeira's usual level, by about 87%.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Madeira.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Pico do Arieiro and Funchal Old Town.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
20°C
69°F
Rainfall
43 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
45%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Madeira weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 64°F | 16°C / 60°F | 22 mm | 77% | 51% |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 15°C / 59°F | 25 mm | 76% | 50% |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 59°F | 26 mm | 77% | 50% |
| April | 18°C / 65°F | 16°C / 61°F | 23 mm | 76% | 48% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 17°C / 63°F | 19 mm | 77% | 48% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 66°F | 6 mm | 78% | 43% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 69°F | 5 mm | 78% | 41% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 71°F | 8 mm | 78% | 34% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 14 mm | 76% | 38% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 69°F | 43 mm | 77% | 45% |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 18°C / 65°F | 46 mm | 76% | 51% |
| December | 19°C / 65°F | 17°C / 62°F | 39 mm | 78% | 52% |
What to pack for October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is October a good time to visit Madeira?
Our Madeira guide recommends: Year-round; spring and autumn are especially pleasant for hiking.
Weather varies a lot across the island: the south around Funchal is usually sunnier than the north.
Best time to visit Madeira →Other Portugal cities in October
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Madeira in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Madeira?
October is a reasonable time for Madeira: highs around 23°C and about 43 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Madeira in October?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 20°C (69°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Madeira in October?
Madeira typically gets around 43 mm of rain in October — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
Year-round; spring and autumn are especially pleasant for hiking.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Madeira (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.