Month guide · Santa Maria Maior, Portugal

Santa Maria Maior in November: weather and what to expect

In November, Santa Maria Maior averages highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C, with about 14 rainy days and 68 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C cooler than in October and 2°C warmer than in December. Crowds in Madeira are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.

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

Average high Regional21°CLow 18°C
Sea temperature Modelled21°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1468 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumMadeira as a whole

Is November a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Santa Maria Maior in November 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 November

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

Highs fall about 3°C over the month.

November in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureOctoberNovemberDecember
Average high23°C21°C19°C
Average low20°C18°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)141414
Total rainfall74 mm68 mm86 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 26 min10 h 31 min10 h 01 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in November 2025: about 50% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in November 2027

  • 1 Nov All Saints' Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 31 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

No town in Portugal with precise enough data has a warmer average November high than Santa Maria Maior.

How November is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

November highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and November rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Santa Maria Maior in November

How warm is Santa Maria Maior in November?

Average highs are 21°C and lows 18°C. October averages 23°C and December 19°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Santa Maria Maior in November?

About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 68 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Santa Maria Maior busy in November?

In November 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 50% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Santa Maria Maior in November?

About 10 h 31 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