Month guide · Castelo Branco, Centro
Castelo Branco (Centro) in March: weather and what to expect
March highs in Castelo Branco (Centro) are now 1.8°C cooler than in 1991-2000. In March, Castelo Branco (Centro) averages highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C, with about 8 rainy days and 65 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Castelo Branco (Centro) 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 1991-2020Highs climb about 3°C over the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 3.
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 Castelo Branco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 69 km |
| Pego, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 69 km |
| Tramagal, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 77 km |
| São Miguel de Rio Torto, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 76 km |
| Abrantes, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 73 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 100% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 9.6 to 4.3 a year on average.
Questions about Castelo Branco (Centro) in March
How warm is Castelo Branco (Centro) in March?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 6°C. February averages 13°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Castelo Branco (Centro) in March?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 65 mm in total over the month.
Is Castelo Branco (Centro) 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 Castelo Branco (Centro) 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