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Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from aboveRooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Lisbon vs Porto in March

Lisbon and Porto are close in March. Lisbon averages 11–19°C with low–medium crowds; Porto 8–17°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Lisbon and Porto

The verdict for March

  • WeatherVery similar7/10 vs 7/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow–Medium vs Low
  • PricesPorto is cheaper€€€ vs €€
  • OverallVery similar7/10 vs 7/10
Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from above

Lisbon in March

Spring starts to show up

Temperature
11–19°C
Crowds
Low–Medium
Prices
€€€

+Temperatures improve and you can enjoy Lisbon without the summer crowds.

–Evenings are still cool for sitting outside.

Spring in the city, without the summer crush.

Lisbon in March
Rooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Porto in March

Spring begins, rain remains

Temperature
8–17°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€€

+Milder weather and manageable visitor numbers.

–Showers can disrupt outdoor plans.

Temperatures start to rise, making longer walks more comfortable. Rain is still common, but March can work well for a city break focused on architecture, cafés and local food.

Porto in March

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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