How hot is Madeira in November?

The average high in Madeira during November's 21ºC, which drops to 13ºC at night, so don't forget to bring some warmer things for the evenings. The sea temperature's 21ºC, while humidity's low. There's 90mm of rain over 12 days. You can expect five hours of sunshine from ten hours of daylight each day.



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Can you sunbathe in Madeira in November? While it may not be as warm as the summer months, sunbathing is still possible in November, especially around midday. Just bear in mind that sea temperatures will be cooler, ranging around 20°C (68°F), and cloud cover may be more prevalent.

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In general, April to September is mostly dry, whilst October to March is fairly wet. The water temperature remains very pleasant all year round, ranging between 19°C/66°F (winter) and 24°C/75°F (summer).

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The higher elevation mountain areas see a lot more rain than lower land. Equally, the north of the island gets more rain than the south. If staying in Funchal or a town on the south coast, you'll likely see very little rain in November. Showers come and go fast, lasting only a couple of hours.

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Madeira also hosts resident populations of short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins that can be observed year-round, and provides opportunities to see other rare, deep-diving species like beaked whales.

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Famous for it's year-round warmth and sunshine – choosing the best time to visit Madeira all depends on the type of holiday you're looking for… Let's start at the beginning of the year – January through to March is the coolest time of the year, but it's also the quietest and the cheapest.

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The southwest is the place to be for more guaranteed sun; Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta boast the best climates on the island followed by Funchal, Camera de lobos and Machico.

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Average weather in Madeira
  • May. 19°C. Avg. Rain: 6mm.
  • Jun. 21°C. Avg. Rain: 0mm.
  • Jul. 23°C. Avg. Rain: 1mm.
  • Aug. 24°C. Avg. Rain: 1mm.
  • Sep. 23°C. Avg. Rain: 5mm.
  • Oct. 22°C. Avg. Rain: 31mm.
  • Nov. 20°C. Avg. Rain: 25mm.
  • Dec. 19°C. Avg. Rain: 18mm.


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The rainy season is between November and February, during which time rolling clouds and frequent rainstorms are typical. Most days during this time will have at least one rainstorm passing through. The months between May and August are the driest of the year.

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The average standard of living tends to be a bit lower than in mainland Portugal, and the local autonomous government gives generous subsidies coming from the tourist industry revenues and from the Portuguese national budget. Go where the locals go and everything will be cheap.

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Madeira is a pretty small island, and so luckily you don't need very long to see all of the incredible things that this destination has to offer. If you're looking to experience the must-dos then a short four-day break would be fine. However, a week is the perfect amount of time to really make the most of the island.

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With both rent and restaurant prices being around 25% cheaper than in Lisbon, Funchal allows you to live your island dream without paying the more expensive prices of mainland Portugal.

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The north side of the island takes all the punishment. The trade winds travel down the Atlantic and hit the north coast brining with them rain and cool air. The high mountains act as a barrier to the more densely populated, “sunnier” side of the island, the south side.

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If you don't already know, Funchal is the capital city of a magical Portuguese island archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic known as Madeira.

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Madeira is the perfect winter sun holiday destination – the weather is fantastic all year round, so the island isn't any less lively. The main difference you'll notice is the lack of crowds!

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