Month guide · Palmela, Portugal
Palmela in March: weather and what to expect
March highs in Palmela are now 1.3°C cooler than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In March, Palmela averages highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C, with about 8 rainy days and 52 mm of rain. Crowds in the Lisbon area are medium.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Palmela 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 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 6; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.
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 Palmela |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcácer do Sal, Alentejo | 19°C | 8 | 40 km |
| Vendas Novas, Alentejo | 18°C | 8 | 40 km |
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 8 | 41 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 44 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 41 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 1.3°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 115% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 9.0 to 4.7 a year on average.
Questions about Palmela in March
How warm is Palmela in March?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 9°C. February averages 15°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Palmela in March?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 52 mm in total over the month.
Is Palmela busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area were about 50% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Palmela 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