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Arco da Calheta weather in March (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Arco da Calheta during March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Arco da Calheta typically experiences 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 14°C.

Arco da Calheta in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 198 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arco da Calheta climate page with graphs.

 

Arco da Calheta, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (35 KM, 22 Miles).

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.

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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 Arco da Calheta in March?

For visitors traveling to Arco da Calheta, 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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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