Ponta do Sol weather in March (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ponta do Sol this March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Ponta do Sol includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Ponta do Sol in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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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 do Sol, 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

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