March weather forecast
Portugal

March in Portugal signals the beginning of the spring season, characterized by a noticeable rise in temperatures and a further decrease in precipitation. The average temperature across the country starts to climb, hovering around 14°C (57.2°F). As usual, coastal cities like Lisbon and Porto experience milder conditions, with Lisbon's temperatures ranging from 11°C (51.8°F) to 18°C (64.4°F), and Porto's temperatures varying from 8°C (46.4°F) to 17°C (62.6°F).

In terms of precipitation, there is a marked reduction in rainfall in March, compared to the winter months. Lisbon, on average, receives about 53mm (2.09") of rainfall, while Porto sees slightly higher levels at 90mm (3.54"). As temperatures rise, the occurrence of snowfall in the mountainous regions of the north, such as Serra da Estrela, becomes increasingly rare.

Compared to the preceding month of February, March witnesses warmer temperatures and less precipitation, indicating a clear transition towards the dry and sunny conditions typical of spring and summer. When compared to the following month, April, March is generally cooler with slightly higher rainfall. March in Portugal offers the first glimpse of the forthcoming spring bloom, with the countryside starting to become dotted with colorful wildflowers, providing a picturesque backdrop for outdoor exploration and activities.

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• Lisbon - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Lisbon. With an average sea temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Lisbon.
• Porto - March »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Porto. On the first day of March in Porto sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:25.
• Faro - March »
  March is the month with the coldest seawater in Faro, with an average sea temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F). March nights in Faro anticipate an average temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F), a modest decline from the daytime.
• Coimbra - March »
  In Coimbra during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. On the last day of March, in Coimbra, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:57 WET.
• Braga - March »
  In Braga, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Braga, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:24.
• Aveiro - March »
  On the first day of March in Aveiro sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of March, in Aveiro, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:58 WET.
• Evora - March »
  In Evora, Portugal, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. The dawn of spring in March sees temperatures in Evora escalating to reach a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F).
• Viseu - March »
  In Viseu, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Viseu aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
• Funchal - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 17.8°C (64°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Funchal. February and March are known as Funchal's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).
• Guarda - March »
  In Guarda in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated. In Guarda during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.
• Beja - March »
  In Beja, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Beja, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.