Porto Santo weather in March (Madeira Islands, Madeira)

What can you expect from the weather in Porto Santo during 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, Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Porto Santo in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 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 area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Porto Santo. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Porto Santo, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Porto Santo in March?

For visitors traveling to Porto Santo, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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