March · Portugal
Best time to visit Lisbon in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lisbon in March
Average temperature 15°C, 71 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Lisbon scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hill-climbing trams, panoramic miradouros, and soft Atlantic light make April through June Lisbon at its finest.
March in Lisbon — reliably good (8th best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Lisbon — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lisbon in March?
- In March, Lisbon averages 15°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Lisbon?
- March earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lisbon in March?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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