March · Portugal
Best time to visit Porto in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Porto in March
Average temperature 13°C, 110 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Porto scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 110 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
April–June brings 18–24°C days and soft Atlantic light to Porto’s azulejo-clad Ribeira and port cellars.
March in Porto: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 110 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Porto in March?
- In March, Porto averages 13°C, 110 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Porto?
- March earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Porto in March?
- Expect about 110 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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