Algarve weather in March
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 moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate 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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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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