Madeira Islands Weather in March

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

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Funchal Porto Santo Caniço Calheta

Planning a journey to the Madeira Islands, 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 the Madeira Islands in March

The Madeira Islands, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in the Madeira Islands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Funchal.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vila Baleira with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Paul do Mar with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Funchal enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Madeira Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Madeira Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Funchal)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April18°C (64°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit the Madeira Islands →

Best Places to Visit in the Madeira Islands in March

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

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 Madeira Islands

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

Temperature range in the Madeira Islands (March)

Precipitation variation in the Madeira Islands (March)

Funchal

In March Funchal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Funchal →

Caniço

In March Caniço generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Caniço →

Calheta

In March Calheta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Calheta →

Arco da Calheta

In March Arco da Calheta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Arco da Calheta →

Porto Santo

In March Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Porto Santo →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Porto Santo 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Caniço 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Calheta 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Arco da Calheta 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Machico 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 51 mm (2 in)

The Madeira Islands weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in March?

March in the Madeira Islands, Portugal brings pleasant weather. In Funchal, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in the Madeira Islands, Portugal in March?

Funchal averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Madeira Islands, Portugal during March, with Funchal averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Madeira Islands, Portugal?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Madeira Islands, Portugal due to the typically pleasant weather in Funchal.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Funchal.

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