The weather in March in the Azores

It's cool to moderate in March in the Azores with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in the Azores. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for the Azores, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2014, the Azores reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at the Azores is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for the Azores

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Azores. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Azores New York
Average temperature 18°C 11°C
Max. temperature 18°C 14°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 73 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 11 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Azores with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Azores is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in the Azores, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in the Azores

Temperature in March in the Azores over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in the Azores, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in the Azores

Total precipitation in March in the Azores over the years

Daily UV index in March in the Azores

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in the Azores, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in the Azores by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Azores. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.