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Madeira Today: Live Conditions Across the Island

Madeira today brings together live weather, airport wind, sea conditions, webcams and practical updates from across the island. Check current conditions in Funchal, the north coast, the airport and key coastal areas before you head out.

Sunday 4 October at 15:01 WEST (Atlantic/Madeira)

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Today in Madeira: Funchal and the south coast are around 23°C with overcast skies; the north coast around Porto Moniz is cooler at 22°C with overcast conditions; Madeira Airport wind is 8 kt (normal operations).

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Funchal
23°
Feels 23°
Sky
Overcast
Open-Meteo
Wind
5 km/h
from NE
Sea
Unavailable
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Sun & airport · updated 15:01
Sunrise
08:14
Sunset
20:01
FNC wind now
8 kt
from N
Crosswind
6 kt
Normal operations
Full FNC live board →

Madeira today · Live information

Today in Madeira: Funchal and the south coast are around 23°C with overcast skies; the north coast around Porto Moniz is cooler at 22°C with overcast conditions; Madeira Airport wind is 8 kt (normal operations).

1 cruise ship in Funchal today (AMADEA), expect modest extra foot traffic in the Old Town and harbour area.

Updated 15:01 WEST

Cruise Ships in Funchal Today

1 cruise ship in Funchal today (AMADEA), expect modest extra foot traffic in the Old Town and harbour area.

Watch the ships live on Funchal Marina webcam →

ShipArrivalDepartureStatus
AMADEA12:0018:00departing

Source: Funchal cruise schedule · Observed 4 Oct, 04:15

Weather in Madeira Today

Weather in Madeira today can vary quickly between the south coast, the mountains and the north side of the island. Compare live temperatures across Funchal, the south coast, the north coast and higher ground before driving, hiking or planning beach time.

Funchal
23°
Overcast
Câmara de Lobos
23°
Overcast
Machico
22°
Mostly clear
Santa Cruz
24°
Mostly clear
Ribeira Brava
23°
Overcast
Calheta
24°
Overcast
Porto Moniz
22°
Overcast
São Vicente
22°
Overcast

Updated 15:01 WEST · Full weather by parish →

Madeira Airport Wind & Travel Today

Madeira Airport conditions today are shaped mainly by wind strength and direction. Use this section to check live runway wind and see whether conditions look normal, breezy or more disruptive for arrivals and departures.

Runway wind
8 kt
from N
Crosswind
6 kt
Normal operations
Runway
05
Status
Normal operations
Full live airport board →

Satellite air quality · Copernicus CAMS

Clear air

No, there is no Saharan dust over Madeira today. Air is clean Atlantic air. Long-range visibility to the Desertas Islands should be good on clear days.

Dust now
0 µg/m³

peak 5 next 24 h

UV index
0

Low · peak 4

PM10
25 µg/m³

Fair

Haze (AOD)
0.22

aerosol optical depth

No protection needed for short exposure.

Saharan dust in Madeira explained →Source: Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · cached

Fire watch

Satellite · NASA FIRMS / VIIRS

None seen by satellite

No fires seen by satellite on the last pass. Satellites pass over only a few times a day and miss small or new fires, or fires under smoke or cloud. This does not mean there are no fires, see the official sources below.

Source: NASA FIRMS VIIRS NRT

IPMA

No hot-weather or wind warnings for Madeira.

IPMA fire danger map for Madeira →

Madeira Civil Protection

Proteção Civil doesn't publish a live incident list we can read automatically. For active fires and closed roads, check their official page.

Operations & rescue, Proteção Civil →

Emergency: 112

Road conditions · weather on the main routes

Good

Driving conditions across Madeira are good right now. No strong gusts, heavy rain or dense fog reported on the main expressway or mountain corridors we monitor.

  • VR1 · Funchal – Airport

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

  • VR1 · Funchal – Ribeira Brava

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

  • ER202 · Road to Pico do Arieiro

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

  • ER228/ER105 · Encumeada pass

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

  • ER101 · São Vicente – Porto Moniz

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

  • ER110 · Paul da Serra plateau

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

  • ER101/VE1 · Machico – Santana

    Clear, dry and driveable right now.

What this is and isn't. These are live weather readings on each corridor, gusts, rain and visibility, the things that actually make Madeira's roads harder to drive. No public feed reports lane closures, roadworks or accidents on the Via Rápida in real time. For that, use the Direção Regional de Estradas Info Vias app, or the regional government's road notices.

Open-Meteo (road-corridor weather) · updated 14:45 Madeira time · cached

Madeira Webcams Live Today

Use the live Madeira webcams below to see current visibility, cloud cover and coastal conditions in real time across Funchal, the airport, Porto Santo and the mountain interior.

Live now · Funchal harbour
See Funchal, Porto Santo, Pico Ruivo →
Levadas today
Open / closed / wet today →

What's Happening in Madeira Today

Festivals, markets and events on today and over the next seven days.

Quick picks based on today's conditions, pair these with the live data above before committing.

If it's clear
Pico Areeiro → Pico Ruivo

Madeira's marquee ridge walk. Best at sunrise.

If it's wet
Madeira Botanical Garden

Sheltered greenhouses, cable-car access from Funchal.

If swell > 2 m
Porto Moniz natural pools

Volcanic pools, sheltered from north Atlantic swell.

Getting Around Today: Scheduled, Not Live

Operator-published information, checked on the date shown. Neither of these is a live feed, confirm on the day before you travel.

Porto Santo ferry · checked 20 September

The Lobo Marinho (Porto Santo Line) sails Funchal ⇄ Porto Santo, about 2¼ hours each way. Published timetable (Sep–Dec 2026): Funchal usually departs 08:00, Porto Santo returns 18:00–20:00; some Fridays are an evening crossing (19:00/22:30) and some days get two sailings.

No sailings 14–22 October (maintenance break), on November and December Tuesdays, or on Christmas Day. The timetable can change, confirm on the day.

Timetable and tickets, Porto Santo Line ↗
Cable cars · checked 20 September

The Funchal–Monte cable car runs 08:45–17:45, with a cabin every 2–3 minutes, and only closes on Christmas Day. The ride takes about 15 minutes. The small rural lifts keep their own timetables and stop in high wind.

Cable car guide, prices and hours

Practical Notes for Visitors Today

  • Driving: mountain roads can be foggy or wet even when Funchal is sunny, check driving in Madeira.
  • Hiking & levadas: see today's levada conditions before setting off, closures and heavy rain are common.
  • Sea & beaches: the north coast often has stronger swell and currents than the south. Look for red flags at lifeguarded beaches.
  • Airport: if FNC wind is gusting above ~25 kt with strong crosswind, expect possible diversions, check the live airport board.

Madeira Today: FAQ

Quick answers to the questions visitors ask most often when checking conditions before heading out.

Is it raining in Madeira today?
Rain in Madeira today varies by coast: the south (Funchal, Câmara de Lobos) is usually drier and sunnier, while the north coast (Santana, São Vicente, Porto Moniz) and the mountains see more cloud and showers. Check the parish grid on madeirainfo.com/today for the live picture.
Is the sea calm in Madeira today?
South-coast sea state is shown live on madeirainfo.com/today. Under ~1.2 m swell the south coast is generally calm for swimming; above ~2 m treat exposed beaches and the north coast with caution. Always check red flags at lifeguarded beaches.
Are the levadas open today?
Levada and trail status changes daily after rain or works. See madeirainfo.com/levada-conditions for today's open / closed / wet trails before heading out.
Is Madeira Airport (FNC) open today?
Madeira Airport is sensitive to crosswind. Most days operate normally; when crosswind exceeds about 20 knots, diversions to Porto Santo or Tenerife are possible. The live runway wind and status are on madeirainfo.com/today and madeirainfo.com/airport.
Is Madeira windy today?
Wind in Madeira today is shown live for every parish on madeirainfo.com/today. The airport and high peaks (Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo) are often much windier than Funchal. Above 20 knots of crosswind, Madeira Airport (FNC) can divert flights.
What is the UV index in Madeira today?
Today's UV index for Madeira is included in the live air-quality panel on madeirainfo.com/today, sourced from Copernicus CAMS. Madeira's latitude and altitude mean UV can reach very high levels even on partly cloudy days; sunscreen is recommended from late morning onwards.
Are there cruise ships in Funchal today?
The cruise ship schedule for Funchal is updated daily on madeirainfo.com/today, showing which vessels are in port, their arrival and departure times, and how many visitors they bring. Large turnaround days can make the city centre and taxi queues busier than usual.
Can you see the stars in Madeira tonight?
Madeira's stargazing forecast is updated nightly on madeirainfo.com/today and in full at madeirainfo.com/stargazing-madeira. It combines VIIRS satellite light-pollution data (Bortle scale) with cloud-cover forecasts for dark-sky spots such as Paul da Serra, Pico do Areeiro and Fanal.
Is there a wildfire risk in Madeira today?
Live wildfire hotspots for Madeira are tracked with NASA FIRMS VIIRS satellite data on madeirainfo.com/today. The feed shows any thermal anomalies within the island's bounding box in the last 24 hours, with distance from the main mountain trailheads.
What is the sea temperature in Madeira today?
Sea temperature around Madeira today is shown in the Sea & Surf panel on madeirainfo.com/today, updated from marine forecasts. Summer sea temperatures reach 23–25 °C, while winter drops to about 17–19 °C.
What should I wear in Madeira today?
Dress in layers for Madeira's microclimates. The coast can be warm and sunny while the mountains are cool and windy. A light rain jacket is useful year-round, and sturdy shoes are essential if you are heading to the levadas or peaks.
What can I do in Madeira today?
Pick activities based on today's conditions: on clear days the Pico Areeiro–Pico Ruivo ridge walk is unbeatable; on wet days the Botanical Garden, Madeira Wine cellars or Mercado dos Lavradores work well; with strong north swell, head to Porto Moniz's sheltered volcanic pools.

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