Month guide · Funchal, Portugal
Funchal in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Funchal averages highs of 17°C and lows of 14°C, with about 11 rainy days and 57 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.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Funchal 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 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 March in 2; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 6.
March in detail
Regional · 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 Funchal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 912 km |
| Alvor, Algarve | 18°C | 8 | 907 km |
| Lagos, Algarve | 18°C | 8 | 899 km |
| Mexilhoeira Grande, Algarve | 18°C | 8 | 907 km |
| Bensafrim, Algarve | 18°C | 8 | 898 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandMarch 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 2.8 to 3.2 a year on average.
Questions about Funchal in March
How warm is Funchal in March?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 14°C. February averages 17°C and April 18°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Funchal in March?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 57 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Funchal 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 Funchal 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