Caniço weather in March (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Caniço in March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Caniço generally includes 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Caniço in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 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.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Caniço. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Caniço, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (7 KM, 4 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 Caniço, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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