March 17 is generally a great time to visit Funchal. While there is a slight chance of rain (18%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 17°C weather. You'll enjoy Funchal with reasonable crowd levels and competitive accommodation options.
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Essential Travel Info for Funchal
Currency
EUR
€ Euro
Language
Portuguese
Driving
Right side
Safety
Very High Safety
GPI: 1.301
Funchal Weather Forecast for March 17
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 17°C. 18% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Funchal in March
Based on historical data for March 17, Funchal typically experiences temperatures between 12.4°C and 17°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (18% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Funchal
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
17°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
12.4°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
17°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
18%
Avg 0.9mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
59%
Light drizzle
Pressure
1019.8 hPa
Medium volatility
Funchal Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 100% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
07:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 19:00
Type I-II
🔴 26 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 39 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 65 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
13.1°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Portugal
Flight Traffic
Moderate
49/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~40
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Funchal
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:17
☀️ Noon
13:17
🌇 Sunset
19:17
⏱️ Daylight
12h 0m
Wind Speed
14.4 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
10.1 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
78%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Funchal
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
Atlantic Hurricane Risk
Season: Jun - Nov
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Funchal on March 17 averages 17°C with a 18% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 93/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Funchal Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Funchal Worth Visiting on March 17?
Planning a trip to Funchal on March 17? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 17°C with a 18% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 40 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Portugal, including COVID-19.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 17 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 19.5°C in 2021, while the coldest dropped to 8.9°C in 2018.