Month guide · Peniche, Portugal

Peniche in March: weather and what to expect

In March, Peniche averages highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Centro are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 11°C
Sea temperature Modelled14°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level959 mm in total
UV index Modelled5Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowCentro as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Peniche 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 1°C over the month.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high15°C16°C17°C
Average low10°C11°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)9911
Total rainfall61 mm59 mm59 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 42 min11 h 53 min13 h 12 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Centro in March 2025: about 20% 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 Peniche
Pontével, Alentejo18°C852 km
Azambuja, Lisbon area18°C954 km
Carregado, Lisbon area18°C951 km
Castanheira do Ribatejo, Lisbon area18°C954 km
Cadafais, Lisbon area18°C951 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 1.2°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 5.6 to 2.3 a year on average.

Questions about Peniche in March

How warm is Peniche in March?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 11°C. February averages 15°C and April 17°C.

Does it rain much in Peniche in March?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 59 mm in total over the month.

Is Peniche busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 20% 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 Peniche 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