The weather in October in Funchal

It's warm in October in Funchal with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Funchal. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Funchal, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2023, Funchal reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Funchal

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Funchal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Funchal New York
Average temperature 24°C 21°C
Max. temperature 27°C 26°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 83 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Funchal with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 23°C, with nights around 16°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Funchal is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Funchal, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Funchal

Temperature in October in Funchal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Funchal, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Funchal

Total precipitation in October in Funchal over the years

Daily UV index in October in Funchal

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Funchal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Funchal by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Funchal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.