Porto vs Lisbon

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.

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

Porto reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Lisbon averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Porto receives approximately 123 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lisbon sees 53 mm over 8 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%.