Month guide · Benavente, Portugal

Benavente in March: weather and what to expect

In March, Benavente averages highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C, with about 8 rainy days and 56 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Oeste e Vale do Tejo are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level19°CLow 9°C
Rainy days Town-level856 mm in total
UV index Modelled5Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowOeste e Vale do Tejo as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Benavente in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through March

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 2.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high16°C19°C20°C
Average low7°C9°C11°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)789
Total rainfall49 mm56 mm57 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 43 min11 h 53 min13 h 11 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Oeste e Vale do Tejo in March 2025: about 15% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in March 2027

  • 26 Mar Good Friday
  • 28 Mar Easter Sunday

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 53 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Benavente
Ermidas, Alentejo19°C8115 km
Coruche, Oeste e Vale do Tejo19°C825 km
Neves, Alentejo19°C7137 km
Ferreira do Alentejo, Alentejo19°C8119 km
Azinhaga, Oeste e Vale do Tejo19°C848 km

The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.

How March is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

March highs are 1.7°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 100% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 14 to 7.8 a year on average.

Questions about Benavente in March

How warm is Benavente in March?

Average highs are 19°C and lows 9°C. February averages 16°C and April 20°C.

Does it rain much in Benavente in March?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 56 mm in total over the month.

Is Benavente busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Oeste e Vale do Tejo were about 15% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Benavente in March?

About 11 h 53 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology