Madeira has pretty much the same weather all year round, that is about 21ºC. A bit warmer in the summer but never a lot more than 25º. In October it should be allright, worst months are December and January, I think. Only one beach in the island, the rest are rocky beaches.
Is all the restaurants open in Madeira all year round?
As we've already mentioned, businesses in Madeira don't tend to close for the winter season, since tourists visit the island all year round. However, there are some activities that are better to do during the cooler months.
Are restaurants open in Madeira in October?
What is Funchal like in October?
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 24 C and the average daily minimum is 20 C.
What do they eat for breakfast in Madeira?
The Portuguese have three meals a day, between 7:30 and 10 a.m. we have breakfast, consisting of drinking coffee or fruit juice with toast or a sandwich. The main meals are lunch, between 12:00 and 2:30 p.m., and dinner between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.