Weather in March in Portugal
Are you planning a trip a to Portugal in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Portugal in March?
March in Portugal generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Montezinho at 13°C to pleasant in Minas de São Domingos at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Minas de São Domingos and 3°C in Montezinho.For a closer look at conditions across Portugal, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vila Real de Santo António with an average of 47 mm to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 183 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lisbon enjoys close to 208 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Portugal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Lisbon
In March Lisbon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Porto
In March Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albufeira
In March Albufeira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lagos
In March Lagos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Portimão
In March Portimão generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Portugal.
Is March the best time to visit Portugal?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Portugal with overall pleasant weather in Lisbon. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lisbon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Portugal.
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