Ponta Delgada weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Ponta Delgada in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Ponta Delgada typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Ponta Delgada in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 121 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ponta Delgada. June, July, August, September and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March 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 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 121 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Portugal in March

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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 Ponta Delgada in March?

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. With a water temperature of around 17°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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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