Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Funchal in February
Funchal in February suits a mild-weather break, not a hot beach holiday. Daytime highs average around 17°C, compared with 8°C in London, while nights average 13°C. It is Funchal's coolest month, so expect layers rather than reliable T-shirt weather. There is enough warmth for comfortable time outdoors, but rain and limited sunshine mean you should keep plans flexible. Go for a gentler climate; choose another month if heat matters most.
Long-term climate averages for Funchal, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Funchal, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Funchal.
- Average daytime high
- 16.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 19°C
- Average night-time low
- 13.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.8°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 18.1°C
- year to year: 18°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.2h
- 39% of 10.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 8
- 57 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.0°C
- 2020-02-24
- Record low 1991-2020
- 8.3°C
- 2017-02-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 48 min
- 2466 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 12th warmest month of the year in Funchal. Within Portugal it is 2nd of 13 (Portugal in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Funchal is 8.8°C warmer by day and 11.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Funchal peaks at 16.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.1°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 13.3°C; one night in ten drops to 11.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 23.0°C (2020-02-24) and the coldest night 8.3°C (2017-02-11).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 57 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 235 mm, the driest 2000 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 18.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.6°C to 18.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:52 and sets about 18:52 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 61%.
Is February a good time to visit Funchal?
February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Funchal on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug.
Pack for mild days and cooler evenings
The temperatures favour travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat. Warmer days can reach around 19°C or more, but that is a bonus rather than the everyday expectation. A T-shirt may be comfortable during brighter spells, with a jumper or light jacket ready when it feels cooler. Evenings call for an extra layer, and the coldest nights can fall to around 11°C or below. Pack shoes you are happy to walk in and clothes that work together in layers. If your main aim is to sit outside in summer clothes from morning until late, February is not a reliable choice.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a meaningful part of the February trade-off, with about 8 rainy days during the month. That does not mean every wet day is a write-off, but a waterproof jacket is a sensible addition to your bag. Sunshine averages about 4.2 hours a day within 10.8 hours of daylight, so do not equate a mild forecast with clear skies throughout. Use brighter spells for time outdoors and leave yourself room to change plans when rain arrives. February works best if you can enjoy the milder temperatures without needing uninterrupted sunshine; it is less suitable if sunbathing is the point of the trip.
A little perspective
Funchal through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.8°C | 13.7°C | 18.7°C | 3.7 | 53 | 8 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 16.7°C | 13.3°C | 18.1°C | 4.2 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 17.5°C | 13.6°C | 18.0°C | 4.8 | 60 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 18.2°C | 14.1°C | 18.4°C | 5.2 | 52 | 9 | 0% |
| May | 19.9°C | 15.6°C | 19.3°C | 6.2 | 30 | 8 | 2% |
| June | 22.5°C | 17.9°C | 20.9°C | 7.6 | 17 | 4 | 8% |
| Julybest | 24.6°C | 19.7°C | 22.2°C | 8.8 | 6 | 2 | 41% |
| Augustbest | 25.6°C | 20.7°C | 23.3°C | 8.3 | 7 | 3 | 68% |
| Septemberbest | 24.3°C | 20.0°C | 23.7°C | 5.9 | 28 | 8 | 35% |
| October | 22.2°C | 18.5°C | 22.9°C | 4.4 | 71 | 12 | 6% |
| November | 19.5°C | 16.3°C | 21.4°C | 3.8 | 71 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 17.8°C | 14.9°C | 19.9°C | 3.5 | 87 | 11 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Funchal in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Funchal hot in February?
Funchal is mild in February: the average daytime high is 16.7°C and nights average 13.3°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Funchal in February?
The sea around Funchal averages 18.1°C in February, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Funchal in February?
Funchal sees about 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 57 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (235 mm) and the driest was 2000 (6 mm).
How sunny is Funchal in February?
Funchal gets around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Funchal compare with the UK in February?
Funchal is on average 8.8°C warmer than London by day in February (16.7°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Funchal?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Funchal reached 23.0°C on 2020-02-24, and the coldest night dropped to 8.3°C on 2017-02-11.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming?
The sea averages 18.1°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. It may suit you if you already enjoy cooler-water swimming, but do not plan around long, warm dips. For a holiday centred on swimming, February is a compromise.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 3 h 48 min, making Funchal a short-haul option for milder February weather. The appeal is a noticeable lift in daytime temperature without a long-haul flight, rather than guaranteed heat.
Would another month be a better choice?
July, August and September are better overall weather choices here. February is Funchal's coolest month, so choose it for mild conditions rather than heat. If warmer weather is central to your plans, favour those summer or early autumn months.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Funchal. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.5 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C