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Porto Weather in March — Climate Guide

March in Porto is high

Avg High
17°C
Avg Low
8°C
Rainy Days
11
Sunshine
6h

March is high for Porto.

Spring starts. Rain tapering. Easter prep festivities. Shoulder pricing.

Crowds: Moderate Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 13°C
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Travel score

Porto March Weather Stats

Avg High

17°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy Days

11

90mm total

Sunshine

6h

Daily avg

Humidity

75%

moderate

UV Index

5

Moderate

Wind

12 km/h

Gusts 28

Sea Temp

13°C

no swimming

Crowds

Moderate

At attractions

March Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:45
Day length
11h 45min
Sunset
18:30
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Air Quality

40
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

14 μg/m³

PM10

25 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

16°C

/

Nighttime

7°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

12 km/h

Max gust 28 km/h

Activities Recommended for March

Cellars Ribeira walks Foz beach (chilly) Douro Valley emerging green

March Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 17°C improving
  • Daylight 12h
  • Lower than peak prices
  • Spring atmosphere

Cons

  • Still 11 rainy days
  • Atlantic chill

March Events & Festivals

  • Easter prep (varies April)

Porto in March — Full Picture

Spring starts. Rain tapering. Easter prep festivities. Shoulder pricing.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Spring transition. Light coat + sweater.

Packing Checklist

Light coat
Sweater
Umbrella
Sneakers

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

18.3°C

Avg Low

9.3°C

Rainy days

10.3/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

24.7°C

Avg Low

14.3°C

Rainy days

4/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

20.7°C

Avg Low

11.7°C

Rainy days

9.7/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

14.3°C

Avg Low

6.3°C

Rainy days

12.7/mo

Quiet Low season

Porto Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
14° 13d·150mm 4h 80% 2 Quiet Low season
15° 12d·110mm 5h 78% 3 Quiet Low season
17° 11d·90mm 6h 75% 5 Moderate Shoulder
April (Best)
18° 11d·90mm 7h 73% 6 Busy Peak
May (Best)
20° 11° 9d·80mm 8h 70% 7 Busy Peak
June (Best)
23° 13° 6d·40mm 9h 70% 8 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
25° 15° 3d·20mm 10h 70% 9 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
26° 15° 3d·25mm 9h 70% 9 Very busy Peak
24° 14° 6d·60mm 8h 73% 7 Very busy Peak
21° 12° 11d·100mm 6h 78% 5 Moderate Shoulder
17° 12d·130mm 4h 80% 3 Quiet Low season
14° 13d·150mm 4h 80% 2 Moderate Shoulder

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Porto March Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Porto?

Porto in March is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Porto in March?

Porto March averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C.

Does it rain much in Porto in March?

Porto March averages 90mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.

What should I wear in Porto in March?

Spring transition. Light coat + sweater.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Porto in March?

Porto March sunrise is 06:45 and sunset is 18:30, with 11h 45min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Porto in March?

Porto March air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Porto in March?

In March, Porto is great for Cellars, Ribeira walks, Foz beach (chilly).

Is March peak season in Porto?

Porto March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

Best Months to Visit Porto

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Why you can trust weather guide

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