Ponta Delgada weather in March (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is March a good time to explore Ponta Delgada weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Ponta Delgada includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (26 KM, 16 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ponta Delgada, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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