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.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Feels like | Days ≥30°C | Days ≥35°C | Nights ≥20°C | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.8° | 14° | 18.2° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| February | 18.8° | 13.4° | 18.5° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| March | 19.1° | 13.6° | 19.4° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| April | 20.5° | 14.4° | 21.5° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| May | 21.7° | 15.8° | 23.7° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| June | 23.2° | 17.5° | 26.1° | 0.6 | 0 | 1.8 | 85 |
| July | 26° | 19.4° | 29.9° | 1.4 | 0.2 | 10 | 55 |
| August | 27.5° | 20.4° | 30.9° | 4.6 | 0.6 | 18.8 | 36 |
| September | 25.5° | 19.3° | 28° | 0.6 | 0 | 10.8 | 67 |
| October | 24.8° | 18.9° | 26.3° | 2.2 | 0 | 7.2 | 78 |
| November | 21.8° | 16.2° | 22.2° | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 100 |
| December | 19.5° | 14.7° | 19.1° | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 100 |
Destinations scoring 75+ for August heat comfort:
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.
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.
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.
Tell us where and when you're going. If a heatwave becomes likely for your dates, we'll email you early — with cooler day-by-day alternatives nearby.