Weather in March in The Azores
Planning a getaway to the Azores this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Azores in March?
The Azores is a region in Portugal. March in the Azores generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in São Roque do Pico at 17°C to pleasant in Santa Maria at 20°C. At night it cools down to 17°C in Santa Maria and 14°C in São Roque do Pico.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 56 mm to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 104 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 121 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ponta Delgada. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Azores in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Azores climate page.
Where to go in the Azores in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Azores?
Ponta Delgada
In March Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Angra do Heroísmo
In March Angra do Heroísmo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Horta
In March Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lajes
In March Lajes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Santa Maria
In March Santa Maria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.
Is March the best time to visit the Azores?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ponta Delgada, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Azores.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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