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Douro Valley Weather in March

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

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Porto Vila Nova de Gaia Lamego Peso da Régua

Planning a getaway to the Douro Valley, Portugal this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Douro Valley in March

The Douro Valley, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in the Douro Valley generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Porto.

For specific regional insights in the Douro Valley, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Porto sees around 194 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Douro Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Douro Valley - and find the best time to visit. (based on Porto)

January14°C (57°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September24°C (75°F) October21°C (70°F) November17°C (63°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Douro Valley in March

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

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 Douro Valley

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

Temperature range in the Douro Valley (March)

Precipitation variation in the Douro Valley (March)

Porto

In March Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
194 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Porto →

Vila Nova de Gaia

In March Vila Nova de Gaia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
194 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia →

Lamego

In March Lamego generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
194 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
mixed
Climate in Lamego →

Peso da Régua

In March Peso da Régua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
mixed
Climate in Peso da Régua →

Pinhão

In March Pinhão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Douro Valley, 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 Douro Valley in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Porto 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Vila Nova de Gaia 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Lamego 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Peso da Régua 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Pinhão 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

The Douro Valley weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Douro Valley, Portugal in March?

the Douro Valley, Portugal typically experiences mixed weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Porto average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Douro Valley, Portugal in March?

Porto averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

the Douro Valley, Portugal sees substantial rainfall in March. Porto typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Douro Valley, Portugal?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Douro Valley, Portugal due to the typically mixed weather in Porto.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Porto. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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