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

Thinking of visiting Arco da Calheta in March? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Arco da Calheta typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Arco da Calheta in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 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 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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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