São Jorge Island Weather in March

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

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Velas Calheta

Thinking about venturing to São Jorge 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 São Jorge Island in March

São Jorge Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in São Jorge 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 Velas. Although March is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in São Jorge Island, Portugal where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For specific regional insights in São Jorge Island, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 89 mm (3.5 in) in Velas.

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Best Places to Visit in São Jorge Island 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 São Jorge Island

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

Temperature range in São Jorge Island (March)

Precipitation variation in São Jorge Island (March)

Velas

In March Velas 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)
89 mm (3.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Velas →

Calheta

In March Calheta 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)
89 mm (3.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Calheta →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velas 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Calheta 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

São Jorge Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Jorge Island, Portugal in March?

March in São Jorge Island, Portugal brings tolerable weather. In Velas, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in São Jorge Island, Portugal in March?

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

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

March is on the drier side in São Jorge Island, Portugal. Velas averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit São Jorge Island, Portugal?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Velas, March may not be the ideal time to visit São Jorge Island, Portugal.

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

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