Month guide · Oliveira do Douro, Portugal
Oliveira do Douro in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Oliveira do Douro averages highs of 16°C and lows of 8°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 Oliveira do Douro 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 Oliveira do Douro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 184 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 170 km |
| Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 184 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 183 km |
| Meia Via, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 184 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 7.6 to 3.4 a year on average.
Questions about Oliveira do Douro in March
Is March a good time to visit Oliveira do Douro?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Oliveira do Douro in March?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 8°C. February averages 14°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Oliveira do Douro in March?
About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 110 mm in total over the month.
Is Oliveira do Douro 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 Oliveira do Douro 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