Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Toronto | Lisbon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 4°C (39°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | Lisbon |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -4°C (25°F) | 11°C (52°F)▲ | Lisbon |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 8 days▲ | Lisbon |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 57 mm | 53 mm▲ | Lisbon |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 10h/day▲ | Lisbon |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 21 km/h▲ | 23 km/h | Toronto |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lisbon edges ahead as the better destination in March. Lisbon offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Toronto sees 8 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Toronto is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Lisbon is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lisbon is the stronger choice in March. Lisbon receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Toronto reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Lisbon averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. There is a notable 13°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Toronto receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Lisbon sees 53 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Lisbon the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 4°C, lows of -4°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 11°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Toronto | Lisbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 14°C | 8d |
| Mar | 4°C | 9d | 17°C | 8d |
| Apr | 10°C | 11d | 18°C | 8d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 2d |
| Jul | 26°C | 10d | 26°C | 1d |
| Aug | 25°C | 9d | 27°C | 1d |
| Sep | 22°C | 9d | 25°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 10d | 21°C | 9d |
| Nov | 8°C | 10d | 17°C | 10d |
| Dec | 3°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
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