madeira blogThe original Madeira blog · since 2006 Sun 8 Nov

What’s on in Madeira

November 2026

Today, 8 November

Sport 10:00
Mountain Bike Madeira Meeting
Porto Moniz
8 to 15 Nov
(opens the official listing)
Also on Madeira International Bridge OpenMadeira Piano FestMandolin Orchestra weekly concerts
In 23 days Island highlight
1
1 Dec to 10 Jan · Funchal
Christmas lights in Funchal

The lights go on in downtown Funchal and the island’s Christmas and New Year season begins.

Coming up

Folk and food 13 to 15 Nov in 5 days Market nights 9 to 23 Dec in 31 days Dawn masses 16 to 24 Dec in 38 days Market night 23 Dec in 45 days City race 28 Dec in 50 days Fireworks 31 Dec in 53 days

Right now on the island

Full forecast
Funchal today
–
Loading the IPMA forecast
Airport wind
–kt
 
Sea
–m
 
Tide, Funchal
 

Plan your trip

All guides
My trip
Enter your dates: events, weather and a checklist
The best time to visit Madeira
Average highs in Funchal range from 20 °C in winter to 27 °C in late summer.
How many days in Madeira? Itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days
Most visitors find that a week is the right length for a first trip.
Levada walks in Madeira: the complete guide
Madeira has more than 2,000 km of levadas, and the official network has around 30 classified walks.
Madeira trail fees and booking in 2026: how SIMplifica works
Non-residents pay €4.50 per person per trail, or €10.50 for PR1. Children under 12 walk free.
Where to stay in Madeira: the best areas, compared
Without a car, stay in Funchal. With a car, the whole south coast is open to you.
Madeira airport wind: why flights divert and what to do
Our homepage shows the latest wind reading from the airport, updated every 30 minutes.