November 2026 Madeira Weather Overview
“Mild and bright — an underrated time to visit.”
Roughly 11 rainy days across the month, on average.
November brings Madeira's mildest off-season with highs at 19.1°C (66°F), nights at 14.3°C (58°F), 83mm rain across 11.2 days, and 9 hours of daily sunshine. Atlantic waters cool to 20°C. Trade winds shift and Funchal's south catches occasional Atlantic-storm remnants but stays warmer than any European mainland destination.
São Martinho on 11 November brings Magusto chestnut-and-new-wine festivities across every village, particularly at Camara de Lobos. Madeira Classic Boat Regatta fills Funchal Marina late month. Levada walks come into peak-season quality thanks to reduced tourist volumes and cooler-hiking temperatures. Whale watching stays winter-season strong with sperm whales, orcas, and pilot whales all present. Poinsettia-like Euphorbia mellifera blooms transform interior hillsides.
Data across 11 complete years from 2015 to 2025 shows November highs from 17.4°C to 21.6°C, with 2020 exceptionally warm. Precipitation ranged 42mm to 195mm, and 2016 the wettest. Sunshine held 7-10 hours daily. The 2026 outlook trends toward slightly warmer than average with typical Atlantic-storm risk in the middle two weeks and long clear Foehn-influenced stretches around them.
Booking Madeira for November 2026 rewards budget-conscious travellers seeking Levada solitude with genuine 40% off summer-peak rates. First two weeks and post-storm-week weeks offer best weather stability. Reserve São Martinho village-based Magusto dinners 3 weeks out, and combine Levada do Alecrim guided hikes with Blandy's Wine Lodge Madeira-wine tastings for pace-varied November 2026 Madeira travel across geography.
Funchal's Mercado dos Lavradores has fish and fruit vendors who quote tourist prices — go 30 minutes before closing when scabbardfish drops 60%. Bolo do caco with garlic butter lives at O Tapassol in Câmara de Lobos where the fishermen actually eat. Bus 103 to Curral das Freiras crosses inside an ancient volcanic caldera locals call "the nuns' valley." Poncha is made with aguardente de cana, not rum — the sugarcane distillate is uniquely Madeiran.
What to pack for Madeira in November
Mild-Atlantic autumn kit:
- Light waterproof jacket
- Long trousers essential
- Fleece or lightweight puffer for evenings
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Compact umbrella
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Things worth doing
São Martinho Magusto in Câmara de Lobos, Madeira Classic Boat Regatta, Levada do Alecrim off-season hike, Blandy's Madeira wine tasting, winter-season whale watching.
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Best time to visit Madeira
While November has its own character in Madeira, the data-backed best months to visit Madeira are May, June, July, August. These months combine the most favourable temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine across an 11-year climate record (2015–2025).
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Madeira in November — FAQ
Q01Is November a good month for Madeira?
Is November a good month for Madeira?
Yes — it is a good time to visit, with pleasant, comfortable weather. In November, Madeira averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 14°C (58°F), with 83mm of rainfall across roughly 11 rainy days. Madeira Flower Festival first weekend of May carpets Funchal's Avenida Arriaga; Levada walks reopen after winter maintenance in April and close randomly for landslides.
Q02How warm does Madeira get in November?
How warm does Madeira get in November?
The average high temperature in Madeira during November is 19°C (66°F), with an average low of 14°C (58°F). These figures are averaged from 11 complete years of daily records (2015–2025, Open-Meteo Archive).
Q03Does it rain a lot in Madeira in November?
Does it rain a lot in Madeira in November?
Madeira averages approximately 11 rainy days in November, with a total monthly rainfall of about 83mm. This is based on daily precipitation records where days with 1mm or more of rain are counted as rainy days. October-November's cavados weather system drops 250mm in three days; the ER-101 coast road tunnels flood at Ribeira Brava.
Q04What clothes should I bring to Madeira in November?
What clothes should I bring to Madeira in November?
For Madeira in November, pack layered clothing for changing temperatures, a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes. These recommendations are based on 11 complete years of weather averages for this specific month. A headlamp for the Levada tunnels — many walking routes pass through unlit rock tunnels up to 800m long and phone flashlights die before you exit.
Q05Are there many tourists in Madeira in November?
Are there many tourists in Madeira in November?
Tourist crowds in Madeira during November are typically moderate. Consider this when planning accommodation — prices track crowd levels closely. Funchal's Mercado dos Lavradores has fish and fruit vendors who quote tourist prices — go 30 minutes before closing when scabbardfish drops 60%. Bolo do caco with garlic butter lives at O Tapassol in Câmara de Lobos where the fishermen actually eat. Bus 103 to Curral das Freiras crosses inside an ancient volcanic caldera locals call "the nuns' valley." Poncha is made with aguardente de cana, not rum — the sugarcane distillate is uniquely Madeiran.