Month guide · Azores · Portugal
Azores in March
What March is really like in Azores: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Still showery, but camellias bloom and the first migrating whales appear offshore.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the coolest month in Azores: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (17°C (63°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:50
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Green and showery with mild temperatures, the start of the Holy Spirit festivals and peak blue and fin whale sightings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Start of the spring whale migration (usually from March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Central São Miguel
Lagoa do Fogo
In peak summer, access to the viewpoints may be managed with parking limits or shuttles; check the latest arrangements locally.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Ribeira Grande
Caldeira Velha
On the slopes below Lagoa do Fogo, a warm waterfall pours into a forest pool surrounded by giant ferns, with further thermal pools and a small interpretation centre in the nature reserve.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Sete Cidades
Ponta da Ferraria
Go around low tide, when the inlet is warmest; at high tide the sea water makes it much cooler.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Island · Vila Franca do Campo
Ilhéu de Vila Franca
A sunken volcanic crater just off the south coast forms a nearly circular natural pool of clear water, open to the sea by a narrow channel.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 11°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Azores?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Azores in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Azores?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still showery, but camellias bloom and the first migrating whales appear offshore.
+How warm is Azores in March?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Azores in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.