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Funchal

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Funchal?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Entry follows the European Entry‑Exit System; no specific travel warnings are in place for Funchal.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Low violent crime rates
  • Good health‑care facilities
  • Potential for occasional severe weather but no major natural‑hazard alerts

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Funchal month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Funchal are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), February the coldest (average low 12°C), and December the wettest (about 91 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.212.5798.1
February17.212.0739.3
March17.512.38510.1
April18.612.98111.0
May20.014.44712.1
June21.916.37612.7
July24.317.91412.8
August26.019.21112.1
September24.118.23911.0
October23.017.4809.6
November19.814.8908.9
December18.013.5918.2

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People and places shaping Funchal

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Past and future events in Funchal

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1420

    The settlement of Funchal began between 1420 and 1425.

  2. Documented history · 1452

    As part of its administrative role, the settlement received its primary lighthouse between 1452 and 1454, when it was elevated to the status of vila and municipal seat.

  3. Documented history · 1491

    Manuel, Duke of Beja, expanded the support of the local community; he ordered the construction of the administrative Paços do Concelho and the Paços dos Tabeliães (completed in 1491), raised the construction of a church (began in 1493 and later raised to cathedral in 1514), and f

  4. Documented history · 1508

    In 1508, it was elevated to the status of city by King Manuel I of Portugal, and in 1514 (on completion of the Sé Cathedral) the bishopric was headquartered in Funchal.

  5. Settlement founded

    The settlement of Funchal began between 1420 and 1425.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Cristiano Ronaldo

    Footballer born in Funchal, internationally renowned and holder of the CR7 Museum.

Historical figures

  • João Gonçalves Zarco

    Early 15th‑century explorer who founded the settlement that became Funchal.

  • King Manuel I of Portugal

    Elevated Funchal to city status in 1508.

  • Alvaro Fernandes

    Commander of Funchal in the early 15th century.

  • D. Manuel, Duke of Beja

    Ordered construction of Paços do Concelho and the cathedral in the late 15th century.

Local business and employers

  • Banif Financial Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Funchal. Company.

  • Pestana Hotel Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Funchal. Portuguese tourism and leisure group.

  • Madeira Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Funchal. Brewery in Madeira, Portugal.

  • Horários do Funchal

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Funchal. Bus company in Funchal, Madeira.

  • Sousa Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Funchal. Portugal private business group.

Newspapers and local media

  • RTP Madeira

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Funchal. Television channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Funchal, in brief

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02 · History

How Funchal took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Funchal

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Funchal

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Funchal

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Funchal

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Funchal

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08 · Questions

Questions about Funchal

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Frequently Asked Questions about Funchal

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01 · Q&A

Where is Funchal located and what are its coordinates?

Funchal is situated in Portugal at geographic coordinates 32.6657, -16.9255 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Funchal?

Funchal has a recorded population of approximately 105,795 and observes the Atlantic/Madeira time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Funchal?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Funchal include pt-PT, mwl, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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