When to go · Sagres
Sagres in March
Good month. Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across Portugal: Warming up; good for cities and walking the Alentejo.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across Portugal: Warming up; good for cities and walking the Alentejo.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- SagresHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Algarve, Portugal · Faro, Lagos, Tavira, Sagresfine
Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)). August is packed and pricey.Most sunshine in the country; the sea stays cool (64–72 °F (18–22 °C)). August is packed and pricey.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Portugal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Portugal overall
- Medium
Portugal overall: Warming up; good for cities and walking the Alentejo.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sagres, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 9
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
May: 0
March: Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across Portugal: Warming up; good for cities and walking the Alentejo.
May: Inside Sagres's best window: May–June, September–October.
Sagres: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings