Madeira · October
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 20° |
MINMIN | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 5h | 6h | 6h | 7h | 6h | 7h | 8h | 5h | 5h | 4h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d66mm | 6d78mm | 5d69mm | 4d54mm | 2d14mm | 2d25mm | 0d4mm | 0d4mm | 3d28mm | 5d86mm | 7d94mm | 6d83mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
October is among the best months in Madeira: only 5 rain days, 24°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 22°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (86 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in October are ideal.
Herbst: Wasserfall-Saison nach dem ersten Regen, Weinlese im Oktober, Levadas wieder voll. Das weiche Herbstlicht macht Funchal malerischer denn je.
Packing list for Madeira in October
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Madeira?
- Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Madeira (Climate Score: 68/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (5 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Madeira in October?
- In October, Madeira sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Madeira in October?
- In October, Madeira receives an average of 86 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Madeira get in October?
- Madeira averages 5 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Madeira in October?
- Water temperature in Madeira in October averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
