Santa Cruz weather in March (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is Santa Cruz a good destination in March, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

March in Santa Cruz generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (2 KM, 1 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Santa Cruz, 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 18°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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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