When to go · Vila Real
Vila Real in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat), Nov–Mar (rain, cold nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Portugal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Portugal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat), Nov–Mar (rain, cold nights).
Is another month better than March?
March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- Vila RealHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 12 days
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 Vila Real, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 12
Apr: 12
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat), Nov–Mar (rain, cold nights).
April: Inside Vila Real's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Vila Real: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast