Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Portugal in March
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March17°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Portugal's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March75mm average rain
March sits near Portugal's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.4 hours average sun
March is below Portugal's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March10°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March37 weather score
March scores below Portugal's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Portugal
Marriott
Sheraton Cascais ResortCascais, Portugal
The Ritz-Carlton, Penha Longa ResortSintra, Portugal
Moxy Alfragide LisboaLisboa, Portugal
Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels™Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon Marriott HotelLisbon, Portugal
Memmo Principe Real, Lisbon, a Member of Design Hotels™Lisbon, Portugal