Madrid vs Porto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Madrid edges ahead as the better destination in March. Madrid offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Porto sees 9 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Madrid sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Porto is also comfortable at 16°C.

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

Madrid reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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.

Madrid receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Porto sees 123 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Madrid the drier option by 3 rain days and 83 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.