Weather in March in The Douro Valley
Planning a getaway to the Douro Valley 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 is the weather like in the Douro Valley in March?
The Douro Valley is a region in Portugal. March in the Douro Valley generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Porto.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 118 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Porto enjoys close to 194 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at March's conditions in the Douro Valley, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Douro Valley's yearly weather, check out our the Douro Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Douro Valley?
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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Vila Nova de Gaia
In March Vila Nova de Gaia 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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Lamego
In March Lamego generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Peso da Régua
In March Peso da Régua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pinhão
In March Pinhão generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Douro Valley, in Portugal.
Is March the best time to visit the Douro Valley?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Douro Valley due to the typically unpleasant weather in Porto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Porto. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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