Month guide · Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Portugal

Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in March: weather and what to expect

In March, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos averages highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Madeira are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional16°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional1162 mm in total
UV index Modelled6High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumMadeira as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through March

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 March in 3.

March in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high15°C16°C17°C
Average low12°C13°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)101110
Total rainfall59 mm62 mm52 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 00 min11 h 55 min12 h 57 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in March 2025: about 60% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in March 2027

  • 26 Mar Good Friday
  • 28 Mar Easter Sunday

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 55 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
Portimão, Algarve19°C8918 km
Alvor, Algarve18°C8913 km
Lagos, Algarve18°C8905 km
Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve18°C8913 km
Bensafrim, Algarve18°C8904 km

The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.

How March is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

March highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 0.7 to 2.1 a year on average.

Questions about Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in March

How warm is Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in March?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 13°C. February averages 15°C and April 17°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in March?

About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 62 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Estreito de Câmara de Lobos busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 60% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in March?

About 11 h 55 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