Alentejo

Alentejo Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Alentejo, Portugal in March.

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Vila Nova de Milfontes Évora Zambujeira do Mar Odeceixe

Planning a journey to the Alentejo, Portugal this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Alentejo in March

The Alentejo, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in the Alentejo generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Penhas Douradas at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Minas de São Domingos at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Minas de São Domingos and 6°C (43°F) in Penhas Douradas.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Alentejo, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Albernoa with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Penhas Douradas with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Vila Nova de Milfontes sees around 218 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Alentejo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Alentejo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vila Nova de Milfontes)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April20°C (68°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Alentejo in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Alentejo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Alentejo

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Alentejo, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Alentejo (March)

Precipitation variation in the Alentejo (March)

Vila Nova de Milfontes

In March Vila Nova de Milfontes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
218 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Vila Nova de Milfontes →

Évora

In March Évora generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
226 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Évora →

Zambujeira do Mar

In March Zambujeira do Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
218 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Zambujeira do Mar →

Odeceixe

In March Odeceixe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
218 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Odeceixe →

Marvão

In March Marvão generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Marvão →

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In our records: Portugal March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Portugal dropped to -11°C (12°F) in Castelo Mendo on March 1, 2005.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Alentejo in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vila Nova de Milfontes 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Évora 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Zambujeira do Mar 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Odeceixe 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Marvão 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Elvas 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)

The Alentejo weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Alentejo, Portugal in March?

March in the Alentejo, Portugal brings pleasant weather. In Vila Nova de Milfontes, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in the Alentejo, Portugal in March?

Daytime temperatures in Vila Nova de Milfontes peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in March, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does the Alentejo, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Alentejo, Portugal. Vila Nova de Milfontes averages only about 57 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Alentejo, Portugal?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Vila Nova de Milfontes, March might be a good time to visit the Alentejo, Portugal. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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