March weather forecast
Funchal, Portugal

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Weather in March

The weather in Funchal in March tends to be an extension of winter with the promise of spring. While the temperature range and humidity levels remain steady, rainfall records a slight increase to 24mm (0.94") spread over about 11.6 days. The city experiences a gradual shift with an increasing duration of sunlight and a slightly lower wind speed. Despite these slight shifts, the overall conditions remain fairly stable, indicating a slow transition into warmer months.

Temperature

February and March are known as Funchal's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Humidity

In Funchal, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in Funchal, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.4 rainfall days, and 232mm (9.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 17.8°C (64°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Funchal.
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 17.8°C (64°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Funchal, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Funchal, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:27 WET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Funchal is 7.8h.

UV index

January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Funchal. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Funchal?

February and March, with an average high-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F), are the coldest months.

What is the temperature in March in Funchal?

In Funchal, in March, the average high-temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.1°C (59.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Funchal?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Funchal in March?

In March, in Funchal, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

When is the sea coldest in Funchal?

With an average sea temperature of 17.8°C (64°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.

How cold is the water in March in Funchal?

In March, the average sea temperature in Funchal, Portugal, is 17.8°C (64°F). For most, swimming in 17.8°C (64°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

How many hours of daylight does Funchal have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Funchal?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:27 WET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Funchal?

The average sunshine duration in March in Funchal, Portugal, is 7.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Funchal?

The months with the lowest UV index in Funchal are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in March in Funchal?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average temperature in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average high temperature in March: 16.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (16.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (15.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average pressure in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average pressure in March: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1017mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average wind speed in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average wind speed in March: 22.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (23km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (17.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average humidity in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average rainfall in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average rainfall in March: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average rainfall days in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average sea temperature in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in March: 17.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (17.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average sunshine days in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average UV index in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average cloud cover in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Funchal, Portugal

Average visibility in March - Funchal, Portugal
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Funchal, Portugal

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