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Weather in March in Algarve

Considering a trip to Algarve this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Algarve in March?

Algarve is a region in Portugal. March in Algarve generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Sagres at 17°C to pleasant in São Bartolomeu de Messines at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in São Bartolomeu de Messines and 14°C in Sagres.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vila Real de Santo António with an average of 47 mm to moderate rainfall in São Bartolomeu de Messines with 61 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Albufeira enjoys approximately 204 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at March's conditions in Algarve, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Algarve's yearly weather, check out our Algarve climate page.

Where to go in Algarve in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Algarve on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Algarve?

Albufeira

In March Albufeira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Albufeira
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
17°C 
10°C 
169 hours 
53 mm 
11 days 
18°C 
12°C 
204 hours 
56 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
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20°C 
13°C 
266 hours 
49 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Albufeira

Lagos

In March Lagos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Lagos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
17°C 
11°C 
167 hours 
56 mm 
11 days 
18°C 
12°C 
203 hours 
55 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
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19°C 
13°C 
266 hours 
46 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Lagos

Portimão

In March Portimão generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Portimão
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
17°C 
10°C 
169 hours 
55 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
11°C 
204 hours 
56 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
266 hours 
49 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Portimão

Vilamoura

In March Vilamoura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Vilamoura
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
17°C 
10°C 
172 hours 
54 mm 
11 days 
18°C 
12°C 
243 hours 
56 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
20°C 
13°C 
355 hours 
50 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Vilamoura

Tavira

In March Tavira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tavira
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
17°C 
10°C 
172 hours 
50 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
12°C 
243 hours 
52 mm 
8 days 
April   >> April
>>  
20°C 
13°C 
355 hours 
49 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Tavira

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Algarve, in Portugal.

Is March the best time to visit Algarve?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Algarve with overall pleasant weather in Albufeira. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Albufeira. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.

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