Portugal weather in March
What is the weather like in Portugal in March?
The weather conditions in Portugal in March vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During March in Portugal, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Soajo with 14°C (56°F) to pleasant in Castro Marim with 20°C (68°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (49°F) in Castro Marim and 3°C (37°F) in Soajo.
Precipitation in March varies from moderate in Miranda do Douro with an average of 39mm (1.5 inches) of rainfall to high in Praia da Vitória with 143mm (5.6 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Portugal.
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Popular destinations in Portugal
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In March Lisbon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) 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 16°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) 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 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (49°F) 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 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) 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 (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Portugal?
In our opinion March is a good time to visit Portugal with commonly pleasant weather in Lisbon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lisbon.
The worst month is December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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