Month guide · Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal

Cabeceiras de Basto in March: weather and what to expect

In March, Cabeceiras de Basto averages highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Norte are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 6°C
Rainy days Town-level12144 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowNorte as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 12 rainy days in the month

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. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 3.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high13°C16°C17°C
Average low4°C6°C7°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)101214
Total rainfall127 mm144 mm135 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 35 min11 h 52 min13 h 17 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Norte in March 2025: about 35% 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 52 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Cabeceiras de Basto
Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo19°C9226 km
Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo19°C9227 km
Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo18°C9216 km
Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo18°C9227 km
Abrantes, Oeste e Vale do Tejo18°C9228 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 1.8°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 115% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 7.3 to 2.9 a year on average.

Questions about Cabeceiras de Basto in March

Is March a good time to visit Cabeceiras de Basto?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Cabeceiras de Basto in March?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 6°C. February averages 13°C and April 17°C.

Does it rain much in Cabeceiras de Basto in March?

About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 144 mm in total over the month.

Is Cabeceiras de Basto busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 35% 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 Cabeceiras de Basto 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