Month guide · Ribeira Brava, Portugal

Ribeira Brava in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Ribeira Brava averages highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C, with about 15 rainy days and 79 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in September and 3°C warmer than in November. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional23°CLow 20°C
Sea temperature Modelled22°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1579 mm in total
UV index Modelled6High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighMadeira as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Ribeira Brava in October 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 October

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 2°C over the month.

October in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high26°C23°C21°C
Average low22°C20°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)101514
Total rainfall33 mm79 mm73 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 25 min11 h 26 min10 h 31 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in October 2025: about 80% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in October 2027

  • 5 Oct Republic Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 26 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Ribeira Brava
Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve24°C7995 km
São Marcos da Serra, Algarve24°C8946 km
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve24°C8948 km
Ermidas, Alentejo24°C8985 km
Albufeira, Algarve24°C8941 km

The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.

How October is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

October highs are 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 25% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 6.9 to 14 a year on average.

Questions about Ribeira Brava in October

How warm is Ribeira Brava in October?

Average highs are 23°C and lows 20°C. September averages 26°C and November 21°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Ribeira Brava in October?

About 15 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 79 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Ribeira Brava busy in October?

In October 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 Ribeira Brava in October?

About 11 h 26 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