Month guide · Santa Cruz, Madeira
Santa Cruz (Madeira) in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Santa Cruz (Madeira) averages highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C, with about 14 rainy days and 72 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.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Santa Cruz (Madeira) 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 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 October in 2.
October in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in October 2027
- 5 Oct Republic Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in October
Where is warm in October →| Place | High | Rain days | From Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 901 km |
| Portimão, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 900 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 23°C | 8 | 902 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 23°C | 9 | 896 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 23°C | 9 | 896 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 1.3°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 0.9 to 6.7 a year on average.
Questions about Santa Cruz (Madeira) in October
How warm is Santa Cruz (Madeira) in October?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 20°C. September averages 25°C and November 20°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Santa Cruz (Madeira) in October?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 72 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Santa Cruz (Madeira) 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 Santa Cruz (Madeira) in October?
About 11 h 25 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