Sal weather in March [2026]

Month summary

Sal weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

68°F – 77°F

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Sal in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: March in Sal offers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 25°C, virtually no rain, and over eleven hours of sunshine daily. The sea sits at a lovely 23°C, ideal for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts who want to dive right in. Perfect for sun seekers, beach lovers, and anyone craving a reliable winter escape with guaranteed blue skies.

By trip type

Sal in March by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Sal. Temperatures rise (25°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	68°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	10.8h	8.9/10
🌤️ February	68°F	75°F	4%	0.0in	10.9h	8.7/10
☀️ March	68°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.1h	8.9/10
☀️ April	68°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.4h	9.0/10
☀️ May	70°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ June	72°F	81°F	1%	0.0in	11.6h	9.4/10
☀️ July	73°F	82°F	4%	0.0in	11.1h	9.3/10
☀️ August	75°F	84°F	18%	0.0in	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ September	77°F	86°F	23%	0.0in	11.0h	8.2/10
☀️ October	77°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	11.0h	8.7/10
☀️ November	73°F	82°F	5%	0.0in	10.9h	9.3/10
☀️ December	72°F	79°F	3%	0.0in	10.9h	9.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Sal averages 77°F, 1% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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