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Madeira in November

Quiet and green

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

November is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs.

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

6.5/10 overall17–23°CLow–Moderate crowds€€
Weather6/10
Crowds7.5/10
Prices€€
Events3.5/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
17–23°C
Mild and rainy.
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Quiet.
Prices
€€
Good value.

+Quiet and good value.

–Rainy days.

My tip for November

Pick a levada walk on the south side for drier weather.

  • Value
  • Walking

How November compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Madeira, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; and it's also the best value.

See all twelve months for Madeira

Plan around

What’s on in Madeira in November

Rainy season

October–February

Most of the year's rain falls in these months, more on the north coast and mountains.

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Weather

Weather in Madeira in November

In November Madeira averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 80 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C); the wettest month is December.

Average high
23°C
73°F
Average low
17°C
63°F
Precipitation
80 mm
Wet days
7

Climate data: IPMA (Funchal Observatory, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Madeira in November: the questions people ask

Is November a good time to visit Madeira?
November is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Madeira overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet and good value. The main downside: Rainy days.
What is the weather like in Madeira in November?
Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 80 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild and rainy. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C).
Is Madeira crowded in November?
Crowds are low–moderate. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Madeira in November?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. November is also the best-value month.
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (November ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.

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Quiet and good value.

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