Month guide · Funchal, Portugal
Funchal in April: weather and what to expect
In April, Funchal averages highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 2°C cooler than in May. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Funchal in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through April
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month.
April in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in April 2027
- 25 Apr Freedom Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in April
Where is warm in April →| Place | High | Rain days | From Funchal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 912 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 912 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 20°C | 8 | 913 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 907 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 20°C | 9 | 907 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandApril highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 10% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 5.6 to 7.9 a year on average.
Questions about Funchal in April
How warm is Funchal in April?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 14°C. March averages 17°C and May 20°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Funchal in April?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 48 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Funchal busy in April?
In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 80% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Funchal in April?
About 12 h 57 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology