São Jorge weather in March (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

How is the weather in São Jorge in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, São Jorge typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

São Jorge in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

São Jorge, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in March

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in March and which places have the best weather 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 São Jorge in March?

For visitors traveling to São Jorge, 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 in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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