Is March a rainy month in Portugal?

During March, you will see about 15 mostly sunny, 3 partly sunny, and 13 mostly cloudy days. Rain normally falls on 11-15 days this month, however, only 5-6 days record 1 mm (0.04 inches) or more with only 1-2 days seeing rainfalls of 10 mm (0.40 inches) or more.



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Expect impromptu showers, however, as there's an average of nine days of rain in the month. Edging south, Lisbon fares slightly warmer and drier, with fewer rainy days and highs of 64°F (18°C).

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The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.

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Rainfall. In Lisbon rainiest months of the year are December and November during which monthly rainfall average reaches 128 mm. On the other side, driest months are August and July when the average rainfall is reduced to 4 mm per month.

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Extended periods of rain in the north and central regions are common, especially during winter, something to consider when deciding where to live. The central regions receive a bit less, and moving south, even less yet. The Algarve is dry and sunny most of the year, with little to no rain, even in winter.

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It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 18 C and the average daily minimum is 11 C.

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The winter months of November, December, January, February and March can be cool and wet, so pack a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella. Remember that even if the winter months are warmer than you are used to at home, they won't feel that way to the locals.

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I have done Portugal twice in March. The water will be cold--it is the Atlantic not the Med. Enjoy Portugal, forget the swimming.

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This statistic displays the average monthly rainfall in Portugal over the past 20 years. It shows that over the past twenty years the month with the highest average rainfall has been January, with an average rainfall of 171.5 mm. On average, August has been the driest month.

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In the north of the country, Porto is seeing highs of 54°F (68°C), though some showers are still to be expected, so go prepared. It's balmier and drier still as you move further south to Lisbon, where highs are notching 72°F (22°C) and there are just five days of rain to contend with.

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The warmest places in Europe in March
  1. Cyprus – 22ºC. A gorgeous little Mediterranean island located just south of Turkey, Cyprus is one of the warmest places in Europe in March. ...
  2. The Canary Islands – 23ºC. ...
  3. Malaga – 21ºC. ...
  4. Algarve – 19ºC. ...
  5. Crete – 19ºC. ...
  6. Madeira – 19ºC. ...
  7. Malta – 19ºC. ...
  8. Athens -17ºC.


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Portugal Weather in March The average high temperature in Lisbon is 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) and the average low temperature is 50 degrees F (10 degrees Celsius). Porto and northern Portugal are wetter than Lisbon, but the rain levels decrease as summer approaches to a monthly average of 3.5 inches.

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The Algarve The southern part of Portugal is probably one of the sunniest places in Europe, even in the winter time, making it a very popular holiday destination.

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All year round, the Algarve enjoys the best climate in Europe. With only a short period of rainfall (it normally rains between November and March) and long hours of sunshine (the highest in Europe).

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For those hoping to retire or move to Portugal long term, ask yourself what type of weather you can live with to be happy. If you hate hot, dry summers with little to no rain, and lots of summer tourists, pass on the Algarve. If you prefer spring-like summers and wet, cool winters, try the central or northern areas.

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