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Arcos weather in March (Norte Region, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Arcos during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Arcos generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Arcos in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 194 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arcos climate page with graphs.

 

Arcos, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 194 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in March

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arcos in March?

For visitors traveling to Arcos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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