Funchal Weather in March

March in Funchal sees daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) at night. Pack a rain jacket because some rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Funchal in March

Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated, with 48 mm (1.9 in) on average. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Funchal in March

Temperatures in Funchal in March top out at 18°C (64°F) and drop to 14°C (57°F) overnight. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to around 14°C (57°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Funchal in March

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Funchal.

Wind Speed in Funchal in March

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during March. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

Average water temperature in March

The water temperature is 18°C (64°F). It's not warm, but most people find it perfectly fine for a swim once they're in.

March in Funchal can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Madeira, check out our Funchal's climate page.

Funchal Temperature in March

Min Temperature 14°C (57°F)  

Max Temperature 18°C (64°F)  

Water Temperature 18°C (64°F)  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 48 mm (1.9 in)  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 2 m/s (4 knots)  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Daily Historical Temperatures

49-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Funchal typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 14°C (57°F).

Average temperatures in March

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Daily Historical Precipitation

49-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in March

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Historical weather for Funchal in March

Browse day-by-day weather records for Funchal spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

‹ 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 ›

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Funchal historical weather extremes in March

According to our 34 years of weather records for Funchal, the following extremes were recorded between 1992 and 2026.

• Funchal recorded its highest March temperature of 26°C (79°F) on March 21, 2002.
• The lowest daytime temperature in March was 13°C (55°F), recorded on March 14, 2011.
• The coldest night in March in Funchal was on March 15, 2011, with a minimum of 8°C (46°F).

What to Wear in Funchal in March

Pleasant temperatures in March mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. With water temperatures around 18°C (64°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Funchal in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Madeira, check out our Funchal's climate page.

More climate data for Funchal

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp

See the full Funchal climate overview or explore weather in Madeira.