Madeira weather · November
Weather in Madeira in November
A monthly average blurs the two Madeiras together: a drier south, a wetter and greener north. The numbers below are the island averaged out. On the day you actually walk, one coast is clear and the other is under cloud.
November is the wettest month on average, which for Madeira means green, loud water and dramatic skies rather than a write-off. Between fronts you still get mild, clear days that feel like spring.
Madeira temperatures, rain and sea in November, coast to summit
| Where | Day / night | Rain | Rainy days | Sun/day | Peak wind | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal / south coast | 21.4 / 16.3 °C | 90 mm | 12 | 9 h | 15 km/h | 22.6 °C |
| Porto Moniz / north coast | 21.1 / 16.9 °C | 100 mm | 13 | 9 h | 15 km/h | — |
| Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m) | 9.7 / 4.1 °C | 114 mm | 16 | 8 h | 10 km/h | — |
10-year monthly averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31), historical archive. See all months
Why Madeira's weather differs by coast and altitude
The three rows above are the point: in the same November week, Funchal and the summits behave like different countries. Madeira's mountains split every weather system in two, so "weather in Madeira" is really the weather of whichever coast and altitude you stand on. The pattern is explained in our microclimate guide; for a specific day, live per-trail conditions beat any monthly average.
Hiking in Madeira in November
Think short and flexible. Waterfall walks are spectacular after rain, but give slopes a day to drain after a heavy storm and always check official trail status, since this is closure season. The south coast keeps the driest odds on any given day.
Good starting points this month: easy levada walks and waterfall hikes. Regulated classics like PR1 need advance booking via SIMplifica.
What November is like in Madeira
Chestnut festivities in Curral das Freiras around the start of the month, empty trails, and the island at its most intensely green.
Common questions
How warm is Madeira in November?
On the south coast around Funchal, November days average about 21.4 °C and nights about 16.3 °C. The mountains are a different world: at Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m) the average daytime high is around 9.7 °C. Pack for both if you plan to hike high.
Does it rain a lot in Madeira in November?
Funchal averages roughly 90 mm across about 12 rainy days in November, one of the wetter months on the south coast. The north coast and the mountains always catch more. Rain is usually local: when one coast is wet, the other is often dry, which is why a single island-wide forecast misleads.
Can you swim in the sea in Madeira in November?
The Atlantic around Funchal averages about 22.6 °C in November, which is fresh but fine once you are in. The natural lava pools at Porto Moniz and Seixal are the classic post-hike swim spots.
Is November a good month for the levada walks?
Yes. Levada walks work all year because most sit in sheltered valleys and forest, and Madeira has no real off-season. What changes in November is which side of the island has the better day, so check live per-trail conditions on the morning rather than trusting a single island-wide forecast.
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