Santa Maria weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the March weather in Santa Maria? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Santa Maria the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Santa Maria in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in March and which places have the best weather 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 Santa Maria in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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