Faial Weather in March

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

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Horta Capelo Castelo Branco Cedros

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

What to Expect in Faial in March

Faial, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in Faial generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Horta. Although March is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Faial, Portugal where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For a closer look at conditions across Faial, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 92 mm (3.6 in) in Horta.

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Best Places to Visit in Faial in March

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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 Faial

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

Temperature range in Faial (March)

Precipitation variation in Faial (March)

Horta

In March Horta 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)
92 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 Horta →

Capelo

In March Capelo 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 Capelo →

Castelo Branco

In March Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco →

Cedros

In March Cedros 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
88 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cedros →

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 →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Horta 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Capelo 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Castelo Branco 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Cedros 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Varadouro 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Faial weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Faial, Portugal in March. The popular destination of Horta averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Faial, Portugal during March range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Horta.

Does Faial, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Faial, Portugal. Horta averages only about 92 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Faial, Portugal?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Horta, March may not be the ideal time to visit Faial, Portugal.

On average, the best time to visit Faial, Portugal is in June, July, August, September and November with generally perfect weather in Horta. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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