Madeira weather in March
Madeira averages 19°C by day and 14°C at night in March, with the sea at 19°C and about 85 mm of rain in the month.
Day
19°C
Night
14°C
Sea
19°C
Rain
85 mm
Flight from London
3½h
What March feels like
March is mild in Madeira: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 19°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Expect some rainy spells: about 85 mm falls in the month.
That is 8°C warmer than an average March day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Madeira is the #45 warmest in March, and #12 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Comparing places? See how Madeira compares with Porto Santo and Tenerife month by month, with the sea.
Going to Madeira in March?
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Want it warmer in March?
These are hotter than Madeira this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Madeira weather by month
March is highlighted. Compare with February and April, or see the full year in Madeira.
Madeira in March: quick answers
Is Madeira hot in March?
March is mild in Madeira: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 19°C and lows 14°C.
Can you swim in Madeira in March?
The sea is 19°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Madeira in March?
Expect some rainy spells: about 85 mm falls in the month.
What is the warmest month in Madeira?
August, at an average high of 28°C. The coolest is January at 19°C.
How long is the flight to Madeira from the UK?
About 3½h direct from London, estimated from the 2,482 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in March for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in March from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
Planning Madeira in March?
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