Funchal, Madeira weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Funchal, Madeira in March?
In March, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Funchal, Madeira.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 74 | 73 | 82 |
| Day | 16° | 16° | 17° |
| Night | 13° | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° | 19° |
| Sun | 6 h | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 11 | 9 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min07:20 – 19:15
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+0Atlantic/Madeira
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in March
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Funchal, Madeira in March: quick answers
Is Funchal, Madeira hot in March?
No. In March, Funchal, Madeira is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Funchal, Madeira in March?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 18.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to December.
Does it rain much in Funchal, Madeira in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total.
Funchal, Madeira month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)