Santa Maria weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santa Maria this March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Maria during March is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 17°C. The temperatures this month are cooler, yet they stay comfortably warm and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Santa Maria in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 29 km/h  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 36%  

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

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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, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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