Month guide · Madeira · Portugal
Madeira in November
What November is really like in Madeira: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Mild and quieter, with more rain in the mountains; some of the lowest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Madeira: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (24°C (75°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:39
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm seas and the wine harvest in September, with showers returning in October and November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Madeira, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Funchal
Blandy's Wine Lodge
Book a guided tour with tasting to see the cask lodge; the walk-in tasting room alone misses the best part.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
- Couples
Museum · Funchal
CR7 Museum
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, and his museum by the marina displays his trophies, awards and memorabilia; a bronze statue of him stands outside.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Waterfront · Câmara de Lobos
Câmara de Lobos harbour
Try a freshly made poncha in one of the small bars by the harbour, where it is mixed with a wooden stirrer called a caralhinho.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Food
- History
Historic site · Santana
Santana traditional houses
Santana, on the green north coast, preserves the triangular thatched A-frame houses once common in rural Madeira, painted white with red doors and blue trim.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 16°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Madeira?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Madeira in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Madeira?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild and quieter, with more rain in the mountains; some of the lowest prices of the year.
+How warm is Madeira in November?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madeira in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.