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Lisbon in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lisbon in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lisbon, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Lisbon in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Lisbon in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 15 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 60 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lisbon has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Lisbon in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lisbon for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +63°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +59°F.

Is Lisbon warm or cold in March?

Lisbon is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Lisbon:

Climate in Lisbon in March

Lisbon weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+59°F+63°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+32°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+82°F+86°F
Rainfall
71 mm60 mm67 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%71%70%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
121512
Cloudy days
101112
Rainy days
656
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +63°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 71 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 12 to 15.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lisbon in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lisbon is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Lisbon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 355 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 90 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lisbon wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Lisbon?

This is the weather in Lisbon in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+64°F
2 March
☀️
+62°F
3 March
☀️
+59°F
4 March
☀️
+58°F
5 March
🌧️
+57°F
6 March
☀️
+61°F
7 March
☀️
+58°F
8 March
☀️
+61°F
9 March
☁️
+61°F
10 March
🌧️
+62°F
11 March
☀️
+61°F
12 March
🌧️
+60°F
13 March
☀️
+60°F
14 March
☀️
+60°F
15 March
☀️
+67°F
16 March
☁️
+62°F
17 March
☀️
+65°F
18 March
☀️
+69°F
19 March
☀️
+69°F
20 March
🌧️
+62°F
21 March
☀️
+60°F
22 March
🌧️
+61°F
23 March
🌧️
+57°F
24 March
🌧️
+63°F
25 March
☀️
+63°F
26 March
☀️
+66°F
27 March
☀️
+70°F
28 March
☀️
+69°F
29 March
☀️
+65°F
30 March
☀️
+63°F
31 March
☁️
+60°F
In March 2023 Lisbon had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lisbon climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lisbon in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+59°F) and the highest in 1997 (+77°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 398 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lisbon in March:

Is March a good time to visit Lisbon?

March is a really good time to go to Lisbon. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lisbon.

Can you sunbathe in Lisbon in March?

March has mild temperatures in Lisbon. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lisbon rainy in March?

Lisbon is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lisbon in March?

The amount of sunny days in Lisbon during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Lisbon

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lisbon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.