Month guide · Ribeira de Frades, Portugal
Ribeira de Frades in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Ribeira de Frades averages highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ribeira de Frades in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 10 rainy days in the month
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 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 Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalvo, Alentejo | 19°C | 9 | 82 km |
| Tomar, Alentejo | 18°C | 9 | 67 km |
| Montalvinho, Alentejo | 18°C | 9 | 81 km |
| Torres Novas, Alentejo | 18°C | 9 | 81 km |
| Meia Via, Alentejo | 18°C | 9 | 81 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 1.8°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 12 to 5.5 a year on average.
Questions about Ribeira de Frades in March
Is March a good time to visit Ribeira de Frades?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 10 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ribeira de Frades in March?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 8°C. February averages 15°C and April 19°C.
Does it rain much in Ribeira de Frades in March?
About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 91 mm in total over the month.
Is Ribeira de Frades 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 Ribeira de Frades 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