Month guide · Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia), Norte
Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) averages highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 11 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month.
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 Madalena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 182 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 168 km |
| Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 182 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 181 km |
| Meia Via, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 181 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 1.5°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 8.8 to 3.9 a year on average.
Questions about Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in March
Is March a good time to visit Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia)?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in March?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 9°C. February averages 14°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in March?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 110 mm in total over the month.
Is Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) 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 Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) 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