Monchique weather in March (Algarve, Portugal)

Is March a good time to explore Monchique weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Monchique is usually perfect in March, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Monchique in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. On average, there are about 8 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Monchique climate page with graphs.

 

Monchique, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in March

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Monchique, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Monchique.

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