Weather in March
Temperature
In Machico, the months of January through March are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 17°C (62.6°F).Rainfall
In Machico, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. In Machico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97 days and collects up to 681mm (26.81") of precipitation.Sea temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 17.8°C (64°F).Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 17.8°C (64°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Machico is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of March, in Machico, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:26 WET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Machico, Portugal, is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Machico, Portugal, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Machico, Portugal
- Average high temperature in March: 17°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (24°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and March (17°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 12°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (18°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February, March and April (12°C).
Average rainfall in March
Machico, Portugal
- Average rainfall in March: 70mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (7mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Machico, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Machico, 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
Machico, 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: 6h
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in March
Machico, Portugal
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
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