March weather forecast
Ribeira Brava, Portugal

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an enjoyable month in Ribeira Brava, Portugal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.9°C (62.4°F) and 15.1°C (59.2°F).

Temperature

Ribeira Brava experiences its coldest period in February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ribeira Brava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 232mm (9.13") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January through April, with an average sea temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 18°C (64.4°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ribeira Brava, Portugal, is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:27 WET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Ribeira Brava, Portugal, is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ribeira Brava, Portugal, are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Ribeira Brava?
Temperatures in Ribeira Brava reach their minimum during February and March, recording an average high-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).
What is the temperature in March in Ribeira Brava?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Ribeira Brava, is 16.9°C (62.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.1°C (59.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Ribeira Brava?
The average relative humidity in March in Ribeira Brava, Portugal, is 76%.
How much does it rain in Ribeira Brava in March?
In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.
What are the months with the coldest sea water in Ribeira Brava?
January through April, with an average sea temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Ribeira Brava.
How cold is the water in March in Ribeira Brava?
In Ribeira Brava, the average seawater temperature in March is 18°C (64.4°F). Swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
How many hours of daylight does Ribeira Brava have in March?
The average day length in March in Ribeira Brava is 12h and 0min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ribeira Brava?
On the first day of March in Ribeira Brava, Portugal, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:27 WET.
How many hours of sunshine does Ribeira Brava have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.8h.
When is the lowest UV index in Ribeira Brava?
January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ribeira Brava.
How high is the UV index in March in Ribeira Brava?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, Portugal
  • Average sea temperature in March: 18°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (18°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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
Ribeira Brava, 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).

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