March · Portugal
Best time to visit Nazaré in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nazaré in March
Average temperature 14°C, 86 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Nazaré scores 4.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nazaré combines a traditional fishing town and broad beach with the Sítio headland, Praia do Norte, and the Atlantic canyon behind its giant waves.
March in Nazaré — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 86 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 4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nazaré — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in March?
- In March, Nazaré averages 14°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Nazaré?
- March earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nazaré in March?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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