Lisbon vs Porto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lisbon edges ahead as the better destination in March. Lisbon offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Porto sees 9 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Porto is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lisbon is the stronger choice in March. Lisbon receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Lisbon reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Porto averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Lisbon receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Porto sees 123 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Lisbon the drier option by 2 rain days and 70 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.