Max 8 Sintra Full-Day
Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais runs through Tour Sweet Tours - Animacao Turistica Lda.. Rated 4.9 across 4,938 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From €70.
Lisbon In March: Weather, Events And Tours
March in Lisbon brings mild days, average highs near 18C, and fewer crowds than summer. A guided city walk from EUR 19 or an eight-hour Sintra day trip from EUR 67 makes the most of the shoulder season.
Lisbon In March: Tours You Can Book
Small-Group Fairy Tale Sintra Day
8 hours · Lisbon Native, Lda
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca & Cascais Tour with Pick up runs through Lisbon Native, Lda. Rated 4.9 across 1,759 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From €67.
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Guided City Walk, Meal Included
3 to 4 hours · Inside Lisbon
Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour runs through Inside Lisbon. Rated 4.9 across 5,542 reviews. Runs 3 to 4 hours. From €19.
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Seven Hills Half-Day E-Bike
3 hours · Rent a fun
Lisbon: 7 Hills Half-Day Electric Bike Tour runs through Rent a fun. Rated 4.9 across 1,739 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From €24.
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Small-Group Arrabida Wine Day
9 hours · Inside Lisbon
Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting runs through Inside Lisbon. Rated 4.8 across 586 reviews. Runs 9 hours. From €72.
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Tuk Tuk On Tram 28 Route
2 hours · Live Portugal
Tuk Tuk Tour in Lisbon's Old Town - Tram 28 runs through Live Portugal. Rated 5.0 across 224 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From €80.
Check availability →Lisbon In March: Weather And Events
Mean Max / Min18.4C / 10.3C
Rainfall66.7 mm
Days With 1 mm+ Rain7.2
EventsNone listed
The table below pulls together the March averages from the official 1991 to 2020 climate normals alongside the six tours featured on this page. Compare lengths and from-prices, from a EUR 19 walking tour to a EUR 80 tuk tuk run along the Tram 28 route, before you book anything.
Lisbon In March: Questions Answered
Is March a good month to visit Lisbon?
Yes, for most travellers it is. Average highs sit at 18.4C and lows at 10.3C, warm enough for long days outside without summer heat. Rain falls on about seven days in the month, roughly 67 mm in total, so you get plenty of dry hours for walking tours, e-bike rides and Sintra day trips, and the peak-season crowds have not yet arrived.
How much rain does Lisbon get in March?
The official climate normals put March rainfall at 66.7 mm, spread over about 7.2 days with at least 1 mm of rain. That leaves most of the month dry. Showers tend to be short rather than all-day, so a three-hour guided walk or an e-bike tour usually still works, and indoor stops such as cafes and churches fill any wet gap.
What should I pack for Lisbon in March?
Layers are the answer. With daytime highs near 18C and nights around 10C, a light sweater plus a packable jacket handles both. Bring something waterproof for the odd shower and comfortable shoes for the hills and cobbles, since the Seven Hills E-Bike Tour and the city walking tours spend three hours or more on uneven stone. Skip the summer wardrobe.
Are the Sintra day trips worth it in March?
Very much so. March falls before the main spring and summer rush at Pena Palace, so grounds and viewpoints feel calmer than they will in a few weeks. The Max 8 Sintra Full-Day Tour runs 8 hours from EUR 70 per person, the Small-Group Fairy Tale Sintra Day is also 8 hours from EUR 67, and both offer free cancellation if a rainy forecast changes your plans.
Which tours are best if it rains in March?
Rain is possible but not dominant: IPMA climate normals show about 66.7 mm across March, with roughly 7 days of measurable rain. Pack a light jacket and a compact umbrella, then plan indoor backups like fado or a tile painting class for wet afternoons.