Funchal weather in March (Madeira Islands, Madeira)

How is the weather in Funchal in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Funchal generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Funchal in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Funchal. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Funchal climate page with graphs.

 

Funchal, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Madeira in March

Find out more about the weather in Madeira in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Funchal in March?

For visitors traveling to Funchal, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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