Ponta do Sol Weather in March

What's the weather like in Ponta do Sol (Madeira) in March 2024?

The climate in Ponta do Sol during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Ponta do Sol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 75mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol average temperature in March

March rainfall

Ponta do Sol average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Ponta do Sol 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 do Sol in March 2024.

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Ponta do Sol weather stats

Ponta do Sol weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: February 14.7°C 58.5°F
Wettest month: January 112mm 4.4ins
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