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When to go · March

Portugal in March

A solid time to go

Days lengthen noticeably and rainfall eases; a strong month before Easter crowds arrive.

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Daytime high
18°C
64°F
Overnight low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
60 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
medium
manageable
Prices
low
value window

What to expect in Portugal in March

March brings mild weather to Portugal, with daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and overnight lows near 9°C (48°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 60 mm of rainfall on average. Days lengthen noticeably and rainfall eases; a strong month before Easter crowds arrive..

Crowds are manageable in March — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

What’s happening in March

  • 🎉
    Lisbon Half Marathon · MarInternational road race starting on the 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing at Praça do Comércio, drawing over 30,000 runners and lining the Tagus riverfront with spectators and street entertainment.
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Portugal in other months

January
okay
February
okay
April
great
May
great
June
great
July
okay
August
okay
September
great
October
great
November
okay
December
okay

Where else is good to go in March

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34°C high · medium crowds · good
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30°C high · low crowds · good
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16°C high · medium crowds · great
France in March
12°C high · low crowds · good
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16°C high · low crowds · good
Turkey in March
12°C high · low crowds · good