The Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts generally very cloudy skies for Madeira Island this Wednesday, September 30th.
Periods of rain or showers are expected, particularly on the northern slopes and in the higher areas of the island. Winds will be light to moderate (10 to 30 km/h) from the north/northeast, potentially becoming strong (up to 40 km/h) in the eastern and western extremities from the afternoon. A slight temperature decrease is also anticipated, especially in the highlands.
In Funchal, the weather will be similar, with very cloudy skies, rain, and light winds (under 15 km/h). Sea conditions on the north coast are expected to range from 1.5 to 2 meters, increasing to 2 to 3 meters in the afternoon, while on the south coast, waves will be between 1 and 2 meters. Sea water temperature is estimated to be around 23/24ºC.
