Porto vs Madrid

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.

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

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.

Madrid averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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.

Madrid sees 40 mm over 7 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%.