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Ponta Delgada in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Ponta Delgada in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Ponta Delgada in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ponta Delgada has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Ponta Delgada in March

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

The temperature in March is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +18°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +18°C.

Is Ponta Delgada warm or cold in March?

Ponta Delgada is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +14°C.

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 Ponta Delgada, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ponta Delgada in March

Ponta Delgada weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+16°C+16°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+8°C+7°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+19°C+20°C
Rainfall
78 mm76 mm62 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
202222
Rainy days
776
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +16°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 78 mm to 76 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 2.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ponta Delgada wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Ponta Delgada?

This is the weather in Ponta Delgada in March 2023:
1 March
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+18°C
2 March
☀️
+17°C
3 March
☀️
+16°C
4 March
☁️
+18°C
5 March
☁️
+18°C
6 March
☀️
+18°C
7 March
☀️
+17°C
8 March
🌧️
+17°C
9 March
☀️
+17°C
10 March
☀️
+17°C
11 March
☁️
+18°C
12 March
☀️
+17°C
13 March
☁️
+15°C
14 March
☀️
+16°C
15 March
☁️
+18°C
16 March
☀️
+16°C
17 March
☁️
+17°C
18 March
🌧️
+17°C
19 March
☁️
+14°C
20 March
🌧️
+17°C
21 March
☁️
+16°C
22 March
☁️
+17°C
23 March
☁️
+17°C
24 March
☀️
+17°C
25 March
☁️
+17°C
26 March
🌧️
+17°C
27 March
☀️
+18°C
28 March
☁️
+17°C
29 March
☁️
+17°C
30 March
☀️
+18°C
31 March
☁️
+18°C
In March 2023 Ponta Delgada had 12 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Ponta Delgada climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Ponta Delgada in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+18°C) and the highest in 1995 (+20°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 320 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ponta Delgada in March:

Is March a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?

It’s always a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ponta Delgada in March?

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

Is Ponta Delgada rainy in March?

Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada in March?

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

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Monthly weather in Ponta Delgada

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ponta Delgada, 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.