Weather in Madeira in November

How November compares

November is the 7th warmest month of the year in Madeira and ranks 66th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Portugal it is 1st of 13 (Portugal in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Madeira is 9.1°C warmer by day and 11.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Madeira peaks at 19.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 333 days top 25°C. Nights average 16.3°C; one night in ten drops to 14.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 25.9°C (2019-11-02) and the coldest night 9.1°C (2020-11-29).

Rain in November

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 71 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2012 with 227 mm, the driest 1992 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 21.4°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.6°C to 22.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 3.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:38 and sets about 18:07 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 63%.

Is November a good time to visit Madeira?

November is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Madeira on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug.

Mild days without strong heat

The temperature is the main reason to consider November: Madeira's average daytime high is 9.1°C above London's. That makes outdoor time more appealing, without the strong heat that can make midday uncomfortable. Some warmer days reach 22°C or more, but this is not a month to book expecting 25°C afternoons. Pack lighter clothes alongside a jumper or light jacket, rather than relying on summer clothing alone. Evenings average 16.3°C, while colder nights can fall to 14°C or below, so a layer is sensible for sitting outside. It suits travellers who prefer mild conditions and do not need hot weather to enjoy being outdoors.

Allow for rain and limited sunshine

Rain is the catch, and your plans need some flexibility. With about 11 rainy days, a waterproof jacket is more useful than a bag packed only for sunshine. There are about 3.8 hours of sunshine within 10.3 hours of daylight, so do not picture clear skies from breakfast until evening. Keep outdoor plans movable and make use of brighter spells rather than assigning every day a fixed programme. If getting wet would spoil the trip, November is a less comfortable choice. If you are content with a mixture of outdoor time and breaks under cover, the mild temperatures still give the month a practical appeal.