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Funchal in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Funchal in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Funchal, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Funchal in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Funchal in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 54 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Funchal has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Funchal in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Funchal for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +66°F.

Is Funchal warm or cold in March?

Funchal is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +57°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Funchal, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Funchal in March

Funchal weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+63°F+63°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+46°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+79°F+86°F
Rainfall
49 mm54 mm40 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
68%68%67%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
355
Cloudy days
212222
Rainy days
443
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +63°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 54 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Funchal in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Funchal is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Funchal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 204 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 78 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Funchal wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Funchal?

This is the weather in Funchal in March 2023:
1 March
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+67°F
2 March
☁️
+67°F
3 March
☁️
+67°F
4 March
☁️
+64°F
5 March
☀️
+66°F
6 March
☀️
+66°F
7 March
☀️
+66°F
8 March
☀️
+65°F
9 March
☁️
+64°F
10 March
☀️
+66°F
11 March
☀️
+65°F
12 March
☀️
+66°F
13 March
☁️
+62°F
14 March
🌧️
+53°F
15 March
☁️
+61°F
16 March
☁️
+63°F
17 March
☁️
+64°F
18 March
☁️
+61°F
19 March
☁️
+64°F
20 March
☁️
+62°F
21 March
☀️
+63°F
22 March
☁️
+62°F
23 March
☁️
+62°F
24 March
☁️
+64°F
25 March
☁️
+64°F
26 March
🌧️
+62°F
27 March
🌧️
+64°F
28 March
☀️
+65°F
29 March
☀️
+67°F
30 March
☁️
+66°F
31 March
☁️
+66°F
In March 2023 Funchal had 10 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Funchal climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Funchal in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2014 (+65°F) and the highest in 1998 (+73°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 477 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Funchal in March:

Is March a good time to visit Funchal?

March is a really good time to go to Funchal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Funchal.

Can you sunbathe in Funchal in March?

March has mild temperatures in Funchal. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Funchal rainy in March?

Funchal is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Funchal in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Funchal in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Funchal

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Funchal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.