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Ponta Delgada weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Ponta Delgada look like in March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 121 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 121 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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. 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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