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Best time to visit Funchal (Madeira)
without extreme heat

Funchal (Madeira), Portugal is most comfortable in January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is August (comfort 36/100). In August, daytime highs average 27.5°C (feels like 30.9°C) with 4.6 days over 30°C and 18.8 tropical nights.

LIVE
January
BEST MONTH
27.5°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
18.8
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
36/100
AUGUST COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 18.8° 14°18.2°000 100
February 18.8° 13.4°18.5°000 100
March 19.1° 13.6°19.4°000 100
April 20.5° 14.4°21.5°000 100
May 21.7° 15.8°23.7°000 100
June 23.2° 17.5°26.1°0.601.8 85
July 26° 19.4°29.9°1.40.210 55
August 27.5° 20.4°30.9°4.60.618.8 36
September 25.5° 19.3°28°0.6010.8 67
October 24.8° 18.9°26.3°2.207.2 78
November 21.8° 16.2°22.2°000.2 100
December 19.5° 14.7°19.1°000.2 100

Cooler alternatives to Funchal (Madeira) in August

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Funchal (Madeira) heat FAQ

Is Funchal (Madeira) too hot in August?

It's hot but manageable. August daytime highs in Funchal (Madeira) average 27.5°C with 4.6 days over 30°C. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.

What is the best month to visit Funchal (Madeira) for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Funchal (Madeira) are January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is August, scoring 36/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Funchal (Madeira)?

In August, nights in Funchal (Madeira) average a low of 20.4°C, with 18.8 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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