Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average sea temperature in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In October, the average high-temperature registers at a still pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F), nearly identical to September's 22.8°C (73°F). During the nights of October, the average low-temperature in Funchal holds at a still pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F).Humidity
In Funchal, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Funchal is October, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Funchal, in October, the average water temperature is 23.2°C (73.8°F).Note: Imagine a swim in 23.2°C (73.8°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Funchal is 11h and 22min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 19:52 WEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:17 WET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from WEST to WET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 01:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from WET to WEST.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Funchal is 8.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 during October leads to these advisories:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Warning! The Sun's UV rays intensify with reflections from sand and water.
Frequently asked questions
What are October temperatures in Funchal?
What is the average humidity in October in Funchal?
What is the wettest month in Funchal?
How many days does it rain in October in Funchal?
What is the water temperature in October in Funchal?
How many hours of daylight does Funchal have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Funchal?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Funchal?
How long on average sun shines in October in Funchal?
When is the highest UV index in Funchal?
What is the UV index reading in October in Funchal?
Average temperature in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average high temperature in October: 22.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (16.9°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 20.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (15.1°C).
Average pressure in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average pressure in October: 1017mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1017mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average wind speed in October: 18.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (23km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (17.7km/h).
Average humidity in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average rainfall in October: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in October: 23.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (17.8°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average sunshine days in October: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average UV index in October: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in October
Funchal, Portugal
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Funchal, Portugal
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