Ponta de São Lourenço weather in March (Madeira)

Looking to travel to Ponta de São Lourenço 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, Ponta de São Lourenço generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Ponta de São Lourenço in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta de São Lourenço. 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 Ponta de São Lourenço climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta de São Lourenço, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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.

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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 Ponta de São Lourenço in March?

For visitors traveling to Ponta de São Lourenço, 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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