Month guide · São Vicente, Madeira
São Vicente (Madeira) in March: weather and what to expect
In March, São Vicente (Madeira) averages highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C, with about 12 rainy days and 64 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 São Vicente (Madeira) 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.
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 São Vicente |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armação de Pêra, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 925 km |
| Portimão, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 913 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 913 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 914 km |
| Silves, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 923 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 8.4 to 8.9 a year on average.
Questions about São Vicente (Madeira) in March
How warm is São Vicente (Madeira) in March?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 15°C. February averages 18°C and April 19°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in São Vicente (Madeira) in March?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 64 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is São Vicente (Madeira) 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 São Vicente (Madeira) 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