Santa Maria Island weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Santa Maria Island this March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Santa Maria Island includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 15°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Santa Maria Island in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Maria Island. June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Maria Island, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 192 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Santa Maria Island, 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.

What To Do

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Maria Island.

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