Is Funchal hot in April?

It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 20 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.



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The average high is 19ºC in April, which is perfectly warm enough for you to relax on the beach or by the pool.

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The best time to go to Madeira may well be the spring. During March, April and May and especially towards the end of the season you're looking at shorts and T-shirt weather, though there is the risk of heavy rain now and again. The foliage you will pass while walking is especially vivid in spring.

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Weather in Funchal Temperatures tend to fluctuate around the mid-20s for most of the year with the warmest months running from June to September. The average temperature is around 26°C, which lowers to around 20°C to 25°C from October to March. The best time to go to Funchal for the most heat is in the summer.

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Many Madeiran people swim in the sea all year round, and anyway the temperature never gets as cold as even the UK's summer sea temperatures! So, yes, it is perfectly possible to swim in the sea in April in Madeira, although the sea won't be at its warmest then - that's probably about September/October.

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Would agree you can sunbathe in early June in Funchal . Temps can about 22c or more going myself all going well about the same time you are .

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Madeira weather April Madeira's off the northwest coast of Africa and has a subtropical climate. You'll find that temperatures are nice and pleasant in April, with plenty of sun and only a little rain.

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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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Ponta do Sol This municipality on Madeira's west coast is considered the warmest and sunniest on the island. It is very popular with visitors seeking to enjoy the climate and the warm sea. In addition, Ponta do Sol presents very diverse landscapes, namely the mountain range, the coast and traditional villages.

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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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Shorts, t-shirts and camisoles are perfectly acceptable; team with a sunhat, sunglasses and beach bag for a perfect daytime look. Jeans are very popular everywhere but in the hottest months may be too uncomfortable; opt instead for lightweight natural fabrics.

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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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We experienced differences in temperature from 26 degrees in Funchal and 28 degrees in Ponta do Sol (the warmest place on the island), to as low as 16 degrees in Achada da Cruz and finally a nice 20 degrees in Porto Moniz.

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Tenerife, located 500 kms further south, is a warmer winter destination.

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We went in April and whilst I agree that Madeira is a stunning island particularly in the interior we found it much cooler than the Canaries at the same time of year. It depends what you want in a holiday but you only need to look at how green the island is to realise that there must be significant rainfall.

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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 high is 19ºC in April, which is perfectly warm enough for you to relax on the beach or by the pool. You should bring some warmer clothes for the evenings though as it can get quite cool once the sun goes down. The sea temperature is 18ºC, while humidity's low.

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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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