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Mountain trail and valleys seen from Pico do Arieiro, MadeiraGolden cliffs and sea stacks at Ponta da Piedade near Lagos, Algarve

Madeira vs Algarve in November

Madeira edges it in November. Madeira averages 17–23°C with low–moderate crowds; Algarve 12–20°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Madeira and Algarve

The verdict for November

  • WeatherMadeira has the better weather6/10 vs 5/10
  • CrowdsAlgarve is quieterLow–Moderate vs Low
  • PricesAlgarve is cheaper€€ vs €
  • OverallMadeira comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 6/10
Mountain trail and valleys seen from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira

Madeira in November

Quiet and green

Temperature
17–23°C
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Prices
€€

+Quiet and good value.

–Rainy days.

November is quiet and green, a good value month for gentle walks.

Golden cliffs and sea stacks at Ponta da Piedade near Lagos, Algarve

Algarve in November

Quiet and mild

Temperature
12–20°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Quiet and cheap.

–Rainy days.

November is quiet and mild, with some places closing for winter.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.