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Weather · Funchal · 18 October 2026

Madeira Expects Very Cloudy Skies and Chance of Light Showers

Weather forecasts for Madeira predict very cloudy skies with a possibility of light showers starting in the afternoon, particularly in the highlands and northern slopes.

Madeira Expects Very Cloudy Skies and Chance of Light Showers

The weather forecast for the island of Madeira indicates periods of very cloudy skies, with a possibility of light showers from the afternoon onwards. These precipitations are expected mainly in the highlands and on the northern slopes of the island.

Wind will blow from the Northeast, light to moderate, between 10 and 30 km/h, potentially reaching 40 km/h in the highlands and the eastern and western extremities from the afternoon. A slight drop in temperature is also predicted for the higher areas.

In Funchal and Porto Santo, temperatures are expected to range between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius. In Funchal, the sky will generally be partly cloudy, with increasing cloudiness by late afternoon and light winds under 15 km/h. Waves on the north coast are expected to be between 1.5 and 2 meters, while on the south coast they will be less than one meter. Sea water temperature will be between 23 and 24 degrees Celsius.

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