Algarve · March
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
18.2°C
Min Temp
11.1°C
Sunshine
8.6 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
15.8°C
Rainfall
46.8 mm
Humidity
71%
Avg Temp
14.7°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Algarve at 18°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 18°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 15°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 47 mm total. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling an der Goldküste: Temperaturen ideal zum Wandern entlang der Küstenfelsen, Strände der Praia da Marinha und Ponta da Piedade ohne Gedränge. Erstes Schwimmen ist für Hartgesottene möglich.
Packing list for Algarve in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Algarve?
- March is not an optimal month for Algarve (Score: 59/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Algarve in March?
- In March, Algarve sees daily highs of 18°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 15°C.
- How much rain falls in Algarve in March?
- In March, Algarve receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Algarve get in March?
- Algarve averages 9 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Algarve in March?
- Water temperature in Algarve in March averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.