Ribeira Grande weather in March (Azores, Portugal)

What kind of weather does March bring to Ribeira Grande? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

March in Ribeira Grande generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Grande in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 121 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ribeira Grande. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ribeira Grande climate page with graphs.

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 121 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in March

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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