Weather in Madeira in October
October in Madeira is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Portugal, this is how Madeira actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with September and February, October sits in the middle of Madeira's year.
Pack for Madeira in October, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 22°C
19–26°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Madeira in October. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
October is a wetter month in Madeira. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Madeira
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Madeira
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Madeira
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FAQs about Madeira
Climate averages for Madeira, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Madeira is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 104 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
