Month guide · Rabo de Peixe, Portugal

Rabo de Peixe in March: weather and what to expect

In March, Rabo de Peixe averages highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, with about 14 rainy days and 114 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in the Azores are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level14114 mm in total
Crowds RegionalLowThe Azores as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 14 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through March

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

Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 3.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high16°C16°C17°C
Average low13°C13°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)131413
Total rainfall101 mm114 mm90 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 47 min11 h 53 min13 h 08 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Azores in March 2025: about 20% 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 53 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Rabo de Peixe
Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area18°C91,450 km
Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo18°C91,451 km
Castanheira do Ribatejo, Lisbon area18°C91,451 km
Alhandra, Lisbon area18°C91,448 km
Cadafais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo18°C91,449 km

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

How March is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

March highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Rabo de Peixe in March

Is March a good time to visit Rabo de Peixe?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Rabo de Peixe in March?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 13°C. February averages 16°C and April 17°C.

Does it rain much in Rabo de Peixe in March?

About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 114 mm in total over the month.

Is Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe 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