March could be a good time to visit Terceira Island, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in March. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 81 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Terceira Island has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Terceira Island in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Terceira Island for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +14°C with a maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +14°C.
Is Terceira Island warm or cold in March?
Terceira Island is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +10°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 Terceira Island, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Terceira Island in March
Terceira Island weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+12°C
+13°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
+4°C
+5°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+20°C
+22°C
Rainfall
78 mm
81 mm
63 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
78%
79%
80%
Air pressure
1021 HPa
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
1
Cloudy days
11
13
14
Rainy days
17
17
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +13°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 81 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 0 to 1.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Terceira Island in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Terceira Island is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Terceira Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 178 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 27 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:
Terceira Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Terceira Island?
This is the weather in Terceira Island in March 2023:
1 March
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+14°C
2 March
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+14°C
3 March
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+13°C
4 March
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+13°C
5 March
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+13°C
6 March
🌧️
+14°C
7 March
☁️
+14°C
8 March
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+13°C
9 March
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+15°C
10 March
🌫️
+15°C
11 March
🌫️
+14°C
12 March
☀️
+14°C
13 March
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+14°C
14 March
☁️
+14°C
15 March
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+13°C
16 March
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+13°C
17 March
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+14°C
18 March
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+14°C
19 March
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+13°C
20 March
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+14°C
21 March
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+14°C
22 March
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+14°C
23 March
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+13°C
24 March
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+12°C
25 March
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+13°C
26 March
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+14°C
27 March
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+13°C
28 March
☁️
+13°C
29 March
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+14°C
30 March
🌧️
+14°C
31 March
☁️
+14°C
In March 2023 Terceira Island had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Terceira Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Terceira Island in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+14°C) and the highest in 2017 (+18°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1425 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Terceira Island in March:
Is March a good time to visit Terceira Island?
It’s always a good time to visit Terceira Island, 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 Terceira Island in March?
March has mild temperatures in Terceira Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Terceira Island rainy in March?
Terceira Island 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 Terceira Island in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Terceira Island 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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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Terceira Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.