Month guide · Estremoz, Portugal

Estremoz in March: weather and what to expect

March highs in Estremoz are now 1.6°C cooler than in 1991-2000. In March, Estremoz averages highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, with about 8 rainy days and 56 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in the Alentejo are low.

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

Average high Town-level17°CLow 7°C
Rainy days Town-level856 mm in total
UV index Modelled5Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowThe Alentejo as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Estremoz 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 3°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 4.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high14°C17°C19°C
Average low5°C7°C8°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)789
Total rainfall48 mm56 mm56 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 44 min11 h 53 min13 h 11 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo 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 Estremoz
Ponte de Sôr, Alentejo19°C858 km
Reguengos de Monsaraz, Alentejo19°C847 km
Montargil, Alentejo18°C857 km
Avis, Alentejo18°C835 km
Évora, Alentejo18°C841 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 1.6°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 160% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 11 to 6.0 a year on average.

Questions about Estremoz in March

How warm is Estremoz in March?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 7°C. February averages 14°C and April 19°C.

Does it rain much in Estremoz in March?

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

Is Estremoz busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Alentejo 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 Estremoz 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