2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Funchal in March

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

March is a wet time to visit Funchal. Funchal has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 17°C, lows of 12°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.

Avg High

17°C

Avg Low

12°C

Rainy days

15days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Funchal?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:20 AM

Sunset

7:15 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 17°C 11°C 4 Good
February 18°C 13°C 7 Good
March 17°C 12°C 15 Wet
April 18°C 13°C 17 Excellent (best)
May 21°C 14°C 6 Excellent (best)
June 21°C 16°C 14 Excellent (best)
July 24°C 18°C 0 Excellent (best)
August 26°C 19°C 2 Good
September 24°C 18°C 10 Excellent (best)
October 22°C 17°C 11 Excellent (best)
November 19°C 14°C 14 Wet
December 17°C 12°C 12 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Funchal? +

March is typically Wet for visiting Funchal, with average highs of 17°C and around 15 rainy days.

What should I pack for Funchal in March? +

With highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Funchal in March? +

Funchal typically sees around 15 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Funchal in March? +

In March, Funchal gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Funchal? +

No, March is not peak season in Funchal. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Funchal? +

The best months to visit Funchal are April, May, June, July, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Atlantic/Madeira)

Last Updated: January 2026

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17° / 12°
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