Flores Island

Flores Island Weather in March

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

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Santa Cruz das Flores Lajes das Flores

Planning a journey to Flores Island, Portugal this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Flores Island in March

Flores Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in Flores Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in Flores Island, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

March is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 101 mm (4 in) in Santa Cruz das Flores.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Santa Cruz das Flores typically sees 109 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Flores Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flores Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Cruz das Flores)

January18°C (64°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Flores Island in March

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

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 Flores Island

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

Temperature range in Flores Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Flores Island (March)

Santa Cruz das Flores

In March Santa Cruz 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 mixed 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)
101 mm (4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Santa Cruz das Flores →

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 mixed 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
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Lajes das Flores →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz das Flores 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Lajes das Flores 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Flores Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flores Island, Portugal in March?

March in Flores Island, Portugal brings mixed weather. In Santa Cruz das Flores, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Flores Island, Portugal in March?

Average temperatures in Flores Island, Portugal during March range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Santa Cruz das Flores.

Does Flores Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

Santa Cruz das Flores typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 101 mm (4 in) on average across Flores Island, Portugal.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Flores Island, Portugal?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Flores Island, Portugal due to the typically mixed weather in Santa Cruz das Flores.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide excellent weather in Santa Cruz das Flores. In contrast, February and March tend to have mixed weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Flores Island.

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