Madeira

Madeira Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madeira in March.

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Funchal Porto Santo Ponta de São Lourenço

Considering a trip to Madeira this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Madeira in March

March in Madeira generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Funchal.

To explore the conditions in Madeira in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Ponta de São Lourenço with 50 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Funchal sees close to 198 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Madeira in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Madeira

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Madeira?

Temperature range in Madeira (March)

Precipitation variation in Madeira (March)

Funchal

In March Funchal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Funchal →

Porto Santo

In March Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Porto Santo →

Ponta de São Lourenço

In March Ponta de São Lourenço generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ponta de São Lourenço →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madeira in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Porto Santo 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Ponta de São Lourenço 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Madeira weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madeira in March?

In March, Madeira generally has pleasant weather conditions. Funchal sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Madeira in March?

Funchal averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Madeira get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Madeira. Funchal averages only about 48 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Madeira?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Madeira with often pleasant weather in Funchal.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Funchal.

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