Ponta Delgada Weather in March

What's the weather like in Ponta Delgada (Azores) in March 2024?

The climate in Ponta Delgada during March can be summarized as mild and damp.

March is in the spring in Ponta Delgada 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.

Ponta Delgada weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Average temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ponta Delgada with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada average temperature in March

March rainfall

Ponta Delgada average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada in March 2024.

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Ponta Delgada weather stats

Ponta Delgada weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.3°C 75.7°F
Driest month: July 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: February 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: January 135mm 5.3ins
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