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Norte Region Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Norte Region, 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 Norte Region in March

Norte Region, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in Norte Region generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Montezinho to 18°C (64°F) in Penso. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Penso and 3°C (37°F) in Montezinho.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Freixo de Espada à Cinta with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Terras de Bouro with 183 mm (7.2 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 Norte Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norte Region — 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 Norte Region in March

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

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 Norte Region

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

Temperature range in Norte Region (March)

Precipitation variation in Norte Region (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 unpleasant 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
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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 unpleasant 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
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia →

Ponte de Lima

In March Ponte de Lima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
198 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
178 mm (7 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ponte de Lima →

Geres

In March Geres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
198 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Braga

In March Braga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
194 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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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 Norte Region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Porto 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Braga 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Vila Nova de Gaia 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Ponte de Lima 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Geres 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Guimarães 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)

Norte Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norte Region, Portugal in March?

March in Norte Region, Portugal brings unpleasant weather. In Porto, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Norte Region, Portugal in March?

Daytime temperatures in Porto peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in March, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Norte Region, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Norte Region, Portugal. Average rainfall in Porto sits around 114 mm (4.5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Norte Region, Portugal?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Norte Region, Portugal due to the typically unpleasant weather in Porto.

On average, the best time to visit Norte Region, Portugal is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Porto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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