What is Madeira like in November?

What is Madeira like 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.

Can you see dolphins in Madeira in November?

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.

Is it warm enough to swim in Madeira in November?

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).

What is the rainy season in Madeira?

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.

Is it always cloudy in Funchal?

Due to the mountainous shape of Madeira, there are a number of micro climates on the island. The region of Funchal is always more sunny and dry compared to other areas.

What time of year are whales in Madeira?

Though marine life is present year-round, it's said that the best time to see whales in Madeira is between April and September/October. This is because there are usually more species around at this time due to both resident and migratory species being present.

Which is wettest month in Madeira?

Which part of Madeira has the best weather?

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. Funchal still being a favourite with most tourists because of the centrality of the capital city and the array of choice.

What is Christmas like in Madeira?

From the second half of December until Christmas eve, Madeirans get up at the crack of dawn to participate in the masses honoring Our Lady. After mass, in the church square, people share sandwiches of “carne de vinha d'alhos” (pork in wine and garlic), homemade liquors, songs and joy of the Christmas spirit.

Is it expensive in Madeira?

Madeira in general isn't an expensive place to live. Housing, transport, and food are quite affordable for expats staying in Madeira longer term.

What is the difference between Madeira and Funchal?

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.

Does Madeira have a Christmas market?

From 1st December 2023 to 7th January 2024 Madeira, a Portuguese island, celebrates to the fullest the arrival of Christmas season, with a traditional Christmas market, held in Avenida Arriaga central walkways, at the heart of its main capital – Funchal.

Is Madeira hotter than the Canaries?

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.

Where is the warmest place in Madeira?

Ponta do Sol This municipality on Madeira's west coast is considered the warmest and sunniest on the island.

Is Madeira good for winter sun?

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!