Month guide · Póvoa de Santa Iria, Portugal
Póvoa de Santa Iria in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Póvoa de Santa Iria averages highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in the Lisbon area are medium.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Póvoa de Santa Iria 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 2; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 3.
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 Póvoa de Santa Iria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 8 | 19 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 12 km |
| Castanheira do Ribatejo, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 17 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 18°C | 9 | 9 km |
| Cadafais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 17 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 100% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 12 to 6.6 a year on average.
Questions about Póvoa de Santa Iria in March
How warm is Póvoa de Santa Iria in March?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 10°C. February averages 16°C and April 19°C.
Does it rain much in Póvoa de Santa Iria in March?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 60 mm in total over the month.
Is Póvoa de Santa Iria 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 Póvoa de Santa Iria 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