Funchal Weather in March

What's the weather like in Funchal (Madeira) in March 2025?

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.

Funchal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
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.

March temperatures in Funchal

Funchal average temperature in March

March rainfall

Funchal average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Funchal average rain in March

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.

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Funchal weather stats

Funchal weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.2°C 73.8°F
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
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