Azores Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Azores, Portugal in March.

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Ponta Delgada Angra do Heroísmo Lajes das Flores Varadouro

Planning a trip to the Azores, Portugal this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Azores in March

The Azores, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in the Azores generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in São Roque do Pico at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Santa Maria at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Santa Maria and 14°C (57°F) in São Roque do Pico.

For specific regional insights in the Azores, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Ponta Delgada gets around 121 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in the Azores in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Azores.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Azores

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Azores, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Azores (March)

Precipitation variation in the Azores (March)

Ponta Delgada

In March Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
121 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Angra do Heroísmo

In March Angra do Heroísmo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo →

Lajes das Flores

In March Lajes das Flores generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
109 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lajes das Flores →

Varadouro

In March Varadouro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Varadouro →

Horta

In March Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
118 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Horta →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.

In our records: Portugal March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Portugal dropped to -11°C (12°F) in Castelo Mendo on March 1, 2005.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Azores in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Angra do Heroísmo 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Lajes das Flores 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Varadouro 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Horta 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Lajes 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Azores weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Azores, Portugal in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Azores, Portugal in March. The popular destination of Ponta Delgada averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Azores, Portugal in March?

Ponta Delgada averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does the Azores, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in the Azores, Portugal. Average rainfall in Ponta Delgada sits around 104 mm (4.1 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Azores, Portugal?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ponta Delgada, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Azores, Portugal.

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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