Month guide · Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Ponta Delgada averages highs of 16°C and lows of 14°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 Ponta Delgada 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. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 4.
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 Ponta Delgada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 8 | 1,469 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 1,459 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 1,460 km |
| Castanheira do Ribatejo, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 1,460 km |
| Cadafais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 1,457 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 Ponta Delgada in March
Is March a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ponta Delgada in March?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 14°C. February averages 16°C and April 17°C.
Does it rain much in Ponta Delgada in March?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 116 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada 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