Funchal in March: weather, sea and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Funchal suits travellers interested in the city without expecting summer weather. Days average +15 °C, and rain can change your plans, making an entirely outdoor itinerary less convenient.
Weather in March
Early, mid and late March have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 March | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 March | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +18 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +18 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Funchal.
Rainfall in March
In March, the average is 19 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 12 to 29 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| March | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +18 °C |
March and February have similar daytime temperatures. April has warmer days than March. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Funchal compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at March, see the March charts and archive by year.
Things to do in March
- On a dry day, Madeira Botanical Garden offers walks among its plants and viewpoints over Funchal.
- Zona Velha offers narrow cobbled streets for a town walk. Rua de Santa Maria and the surrounding streets are a place to look for painted doors.
- The Sacred Art Museum in the former bishop’s palace is an option for a rainy day, with Portuguese and Flemish painting and sculpture.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.