Horta weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Horta look like in March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Horta during March to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 17°C. The temperatures this month are milder, providing a comfortable and warm experience.

Precipitation

Horta in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 118 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Horta. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horta, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 118 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

Where to go in Portugal in March

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Horta, 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 16°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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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