Month guide · Merelim, Portugal
Merelim in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Merelim averages highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C, with about 12 rainy days and 165 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 Merelim 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. Nights below 0°C in about 1 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 Merelim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 234 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 221 km |
| Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 234 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 235 km |
| Meia Via, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 235 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 105% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 9.2 to 4.2 a year on average.
Questions about Merelim in March
Is March a good time to visit Merelim?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Merelim in March?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 7°C. February averages 14°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Merelim in March?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 165 mm in total over the month.
Is Merelim 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 Merelim 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