Madeira in October
Rain returns
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs.
October is still warm, with the rainy season starting.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–25°C
- Mild, with heavier rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
+Still warm.
–The rainy season starts.
My tip for October
Keep flexible days for mountain hikes.
- Walking
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Madeira, 7th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Madeira in October
- Rainy season
- 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 October
In October Madeira averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 91 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
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: IPMA (Funchal Observatory, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Madeira in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Madeira?
- October is a reasonable month in Madeira — with trade-offs. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Madeira overall (7 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Still warm. The main downside: The rainy season starts.
- What is the weather like in Madeira in October?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 91 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild, with heavier rain. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 20°C).
- Is Madeira crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Madeira in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Fair rates. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Madeira?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (October ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is November.