Santa Maria Weather in March

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

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Vila do Porto

Planning a getaway to Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria in March

Santa Maria, Portugal is a region in Portugal. March in Santa Maria generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Vila do Porto. Although March is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Santa Maria, Portugal where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Maria, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 73 mm (2.9 in) in Vila do Porto.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Vila do Porto gets approximately 192 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Santa Maria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Maria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vila do Porto)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August25°C (77°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Maria in March

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

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 Santa Maria

What is the weather like in March for the most popular destinonation in Santa Maria, Portugal?

Vila do Porto

In March Vila do Porto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
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February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
192 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Maria, 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.

Santa Maria weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Maria, Portugal in March?

Expect tolerable weather across Santa Maria, Portugal in March. The popular destination of Vila do Porto averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Santa Maria, Portugal in March?

Average temperatures in Santa Maria, Portugal during March range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Vila do Porto.

Does Santa Maria, Portugal get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Maria, Portugal during March, with Vila do Porto averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Santa Maria, Portugal?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Maria, Portugal due to the typically tolerable weather in Vila do Porto.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Maria, Portugal is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Vila do Porto. In contrast, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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