March · Portugal
Best time to visit Sintra in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sintra in March
Average temperature 13°C, 116 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Sintra scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 116 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sintra's palaces and gardens climb the hills west of Lisbon among mist and forest.
March holds up well in Sintra — 10th best month
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
116 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Sintra — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sintra in March?
- In March, Sintra averages 13°C, 116 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Sintra?
- March earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sintra in March?
- Expect about 116 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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