Month guide · Arrifes, Portugal
Arrifes in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Arrifes averages highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C, with about 14 rainy days and 116 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in the Azores are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Arrifes in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 26 Mar Good Friday
- 28 Mar Easter Sunday
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Arrifes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 1,461 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 1,462 km |
| Castanheira do Ribatejo, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 1,462 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 1,459 km |
| Cadafais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 1,460 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Arrifes in March
Is March a good time to visit Arrifes?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Arrifes in March?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 12°C. February averages 15°C and April 16°C.
Does it rain much in Arrifes in March?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 116 mm in total over the month.
Is Arrifes busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 20% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Arrifes in March?
About 11 h 53 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology