The climate in Funchal during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
March is in the spring in Funchal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.2°C 61.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 10.6°C 51°F |
Average temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 11.4kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Funchal with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Funchal in March 2024.
Hottest month: | August | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
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Driest month: | July | 8mm 0.3ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
Wettest month: | January | 110mm 4.3ins |