Portugal weather in March
Planning a journey to Portugal this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Portugal in March?
March in Portugal generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.
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. Meanwhile, Lisbon enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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