The weather in March in Funchal

It's pleasantly warm in March in Funchal with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Funchal. 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 Funchal, Madeira. 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 24°C in 2023, Funchal reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Funchal is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 82 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Funchal

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

March weather comparison

  Funchal New York
Average temperature 20°C 11°C
Max. temperature 21°C 14°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 82 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 9 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Funchal with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 16°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 Funchal is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°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 Funchal, Madeira. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Funchal

Temperature in March in Funchal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Funchal, Madeira. 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 Funchal

Total precipitation in March in Funchal over the years

Daily UV index in March in Funchal

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Funchal, 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 Funchal by month

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