Month guide · Branca, Portugal
Branca in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Branca averages highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Branca in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 6.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 26 Mar Good Friday
- 28 Mar Easter Sunday
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Branca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 144 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 130 km |
| Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 143 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 144 km |
| Meia Via, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 144 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 1.8°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 90% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 9.2 to 3.8 a year on average.
Questions about Branca in March
Is March a good time to visit Branca?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Branca in March?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 8°C. February averages 14°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Branca in March?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 125 mm in total over the month.
Is Branca busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 20% 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 Branca in March?
About 11 h 52 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