Vila Nova de Gaia weather in March (Norte Region, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Vila Nova de Gaia in March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Vila Nova de Gaia typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Vila Nova de Gaia in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 194 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Vila Nova de Gaia. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vila Nova de Gaia climate page with graphs.

 

Vila Nova de Gaia, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in March

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Vila Nova de Gaia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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