Costa Vicentina Weather in March

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

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Vila Nova de Milfontes Aljezur Zambujeira do Mar Odeceixe

Thinking about venturing to the Costa Vicentina, Portugal this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Costa Vicentina in March

The Costa Vicentina, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in the Costa Vicentina generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 57 mm (2.2 in) in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Vila Nova de Milfontes sees close to 218 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Costa Vicentina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Costa Vicentina - 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 Costa Vicentina in March

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

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 Costa Vicentina

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

Temperature range in the Costa Vicentina (March)

Precipitation variation in the Costa Vicentina (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 very good 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
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Vila Nova de Milfontes →

Aljezur

In March Aljezur generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
203 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Aljezur →

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 very good 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
good
very good
excellent
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 very good 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
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Odeceixe →

Porto Covo

In March Porto Covo 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 very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Porto Covo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Costa Vicentina, in Portugal.

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 Costa Vicentina 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)
Aljezur 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 58 mm (2.3 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)
Porto Covo 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Rogil 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

The Costa Vicentina weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Costa Vicentina, Portugal in March?

March in the Costa Vicentina, Portugal brings very good 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 Costa Vicentina, 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 Costa Vicentina, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Vila Nova de Milfontes averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Costa Vicentina, Portugal.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Costa Vicentina, Portugal?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Costa Vicentina, Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally excellent weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be good.

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