Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
60°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Ponta Delgada
Portugal · Europe
Cool days and some sun. Wind on exposed beaches is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
60°F
Lows around 57°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
61°F
Too cold for swimming
Wind
17 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, more than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.9 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 50° and nights feel near 49°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
17 mphMarch Windy
Sea temperature
61°FMarch sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March stays around 59°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain24%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday59°F
Rain22%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon59°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening58°F
Rain25%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 58 | 4.2 | 14 | 7.5 | 79 | 63 |
| Feb | 60 | 57 | 3.5 | 11 | 8.4 | 78 | 62 |
| Mar | 60 | 57 | 4.1 | 13 | 9.9 | 78 | 61 |
| Apr | 60 | 58 | 3.2 | 11 | 11.0 | 80 | 62 |
| May | 63 | 60 | 2.7 | 9 | 12.1 | 81 | 64 |
| Jun | 66 | 64 | 1.7 | 7 | 12.7 | 82 | 68 |
| Jul | 70 | 68 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.3 | 82 | 72 |
| Aug | 73 | 70 | 1.4 | 7 | 12.5 | 80 | 75 |
| Sep | 72 | 69 | 2.4 | 10 | 10.9 | 79 | 74 |
| Oct | 69 | 66 | 4.2 | 14 | 9.3 | 79 | 71 |
| Nov | 65 | 62 | 3.4 | 11 | 7.9 | 77 | 67 |
| Dec | 62 | 60 | 6.0 | 16 | 7.0 | 78 | 65 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Ponta Delgada with Elba.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
Data & methodology