🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Funchal (Madeira) 🇵🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Funchal (Madeira), Portugal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇵🇹 Funchal (Madeira)
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)February (12°C low)
Rainy days / year59104
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, July, August

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇵🇹 Funchal (Madeira)

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in February (12°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Funchal (Madeira) warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Funchal (Madeira)?

Funchal (Madeira) is rainier — Barcelona sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Funchal (Madeira)?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Funchal (Madeira) is best around June, July, August.

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