Madeira weather in October
Madeira in October averages 22°C (72°F), 93 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Madeira, October is the fourth warmest, the second wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (72°F)
19–26°C · 67–78°F
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What is Madeira like in October?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Madeira in October?
A light rain jacket
About 93 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
October compared with September and November
October in Madeira is 1.2°C cooler than September and 65 mm wetter than it, which averages 24°C (74°F).
October in Madeira is 2.4°C warmer than November and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
Daylight in Madeira in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 22 minutes in Madeira, rising about 08:12 and setting about 19:34 local time.
October ends 58 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 56 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Madeira
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Madeira
What to read before you book.
Madeira weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 69 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 73 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 62 mm |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 40 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 9 mm |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 2 mm |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 2 mm |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 28 mm |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 93 mm |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 81 mm |
| December | 18°C / 65°F | 104 mm |
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FAQs about Madeira in October
October climate averages for Madeira, 1991–2020.
Madeira averages 22°C (72°F) in October, ranging from about 19°C (67°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 93 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 22°C (72°F) against 20°C (68°F) in November — 2.4°C warmer.
October is 1.2°C cooler than September, and 65 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 18 minutes in June and 10 hours in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 08:12 and sunset about 19:34 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 58 minutes shorter than it starts.
