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Madeira in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Madeira in November is climatically well suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking and family holidays. The average daily high is around 20 °C, and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
74/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#11
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Madeira · NovemberPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 22 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
For your trip planning
November: cooler than October, milder and drier than December
November on Madeira is the second-wettest month in our series, with slightly more rain than October but less than December. Average daily highs drop from 23 °C in October to 20 °C, then edge down to 19 °C in December. The sea is still at 22 °C, so a swim stays plausible on the drier days.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 23 | 20 | 8 | 42 | 5.2 | 77 | 4.5 | 23 | 84 |
| November (selected) | 20 | 18 | 9 | 46 | 3.8 | 77 | 5.0 | 22 | 74 |
| December | 19 | 17 | 10 | 56 | 3.2 | 78 | 5.2 | 20 | 63 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (74/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +10 | +2.2 °C | +1.9 °C | -0.2 | -4.2 mm | +1.4 h | -0.2 % | -0.4 m/s | +1.4 °C |
| December | -11 | -1.6 °C | -1.5 °C | +1.7 | +10.1 mm | -0.6 h | +0.9 % | +0.2 m/s | -1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Madeira in November?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Madeira in November?
The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Madeira in November?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Madeira?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Madeira. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. November is not among them.