The month in detail
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Porto. Temperatures rise (15°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
March ranks 8 out of 12 months in Porto. Compared to February: +1.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
8°
Sea
14°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Porto is August (8.8/10), 4.4 pts higher than March.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Portugal
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 43%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in March
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Location
Where is Porto ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
PortugalTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.15°N · 8.61°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Porto?
August is the best month with 24.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Porto get in August?
Porto averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Porto?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Porto in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 24.0°C.
Is Porto good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Porto scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Porto?
January is the most difficult month to visit Porto, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Porto in March?
In March, the sea averages 14°C in Porto: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Porto in March?
The average UV index reaches 5 in March in Porto (moderate), with about 11.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.