Month guide · Sande, Portugal

Sande in March: weather and what to expect

In March, Sande averages highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C, with about 12 rainy days and 185 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Norte are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 6°C
Rainy days Town-level12185 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowNorte as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Sande in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 12 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through March

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 2°C over the month. Nights below 0°C in about 1 in 3.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high13°C16°C17°C
Average low4°C6°C7°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111215
Total rainfall159 mm185 mm169 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 35 min11 h 52 min13 h 18 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Norte in March 2025: about 35% 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 52 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.

How March is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

March highs are 1.7°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 110% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 7.3 to 3.0 a year on average.

Questions about Sande in March

Is March a good time to visit Sande?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Sande in March?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 6°C. February averages 13°C and April 17°C.

Does it rain much in Sande in March?

About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 185 mm in total over the month.

Is Sande 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 Sande 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