Month guide · Ribeira de Pena, Portugal
Ribeira de Pena in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Ribeira de Pena averages highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Norte are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ribeira de Pena in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. Nights below 0°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 Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 229 km |
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 231 km |
| Pego, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 19°C | 9 | 231 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 220 km |
| Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 18°C | 9 | 231 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 115% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 6.0 to 2.5 a year on average.
Questions about Ribeira de Pena in March
Is March a good time to visit Ribeira de Pena?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ribeira de Pena in March?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 6°C. February averages 12°C and April 17°C.
Does it rain much in Ribeira de Pena in March?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 120 mm in total over the month.
Is Ribeira de Pena 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 Ribeira de Pena 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