Pico island Weather in March

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

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São Roque do Pico Madalena Lajes do Pico Prainha de Baixo

Thinking about venturing to Pico island, Portugal this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Pico island in March

Pico island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in Pico island 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 São Roque do Pico. While March might be the chilliest month, Pico island, Portugal offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pico island, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 93 mm (3.7 in) in São Roque do Pico.

Explore Pico island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pico island — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Roque do Pico)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November19°C (66°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pico island in March

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

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

Temperature range in Pico island (March)

Precipitation variation in Pico island (March)

São Roque do Pico

In March São Roque do Pico 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in São Roque do Pico →

Madalena

In March Madalena 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Madalena →

Lajes do Pico

In March Lajes do Pico 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lajes do Pico →

Prainha de Baixo

In March Prainha de Baixo 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Prainha de Baixo →

Calheta de Nesquim

In March Calheta de Nesquim 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Calheta de Nesquim →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
São Roque do Pico 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Madalena 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Lajes do Pico 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Prainha de Baixo 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Calheta de Nesquim 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
São Mateus 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Pico island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pico island, Portugal in March?

In March, Pico island, Portugal generally has tolerable weather conditions. São Roque do Pico sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Pico island, Portugal in March?

São Roque do Pico averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Pico island, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. São Roque do Pico averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Pico island, Portugal.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Pico island, Portugal?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in São Roque do Pico, March may not be the ideal time to visit Pico island, Portugal.

On average, the best time to visit Pico island, Portugal is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in São Roque do Pico. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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