Weather in March in Algarve
Planning a trip to Algarve this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Algarve, refer to the map below.
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
The city Albufeira usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Algarve climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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