2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada. Ponta Delgada has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 14°C, and approximately 13 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy days

13days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?

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

Daylight

Sunrise

6:57 AM

Sunset

6:49 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 17°C 15°C 21 Wet
February 17°C 14°C 10 Good
March 16°C 14°C 13 Wet
April 17°C 14°C 17 Wet
May 17°C 15°C 16 Excellent (best)
June 19°C 17°C 9 Excellent (best)
July 22°C 19°C 3 Excellent (best)
August 23°C 21°C 8 Excellent (best)
September 22°C 20°C 11 Excellent (best)
October 20°C 18°C 10 Good
November 18°C 15°C 9 Good
December 16°C 14°C 8 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: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Ponta Delgada? +

March is typically Wet for visiting Ponta Delgada, with average highs of 16°C and around 13 rainy days.

What should I pack for Ponta Delgada in March? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Ponta Delgada in March? +

Ponta Delgada typically sees around 13 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Ponta Delgada in March? +

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

Is March peak season in Ponta Delgada? +

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

What is the best month to visit Ponta Delgada? +

The best months to visit Ponta Delgada are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

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

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Atlantic/Azores)

Last Updated: January 2026

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