March · Portugal
Best time to visit Azores in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Azores in March
Average temperature 15°C, 157 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 157 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Azores scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 157 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Azores stack crater lakes, geothermal springs, and whale-rich Atlantic water on volcanic islands midway to North America.
March holds up well in Azores — 8th best month
March averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 157 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Azores in March?
- In March, Azores averages 15°C, 157 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Azores?
- March earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Azores in March?
- Expect about 157 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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