Algarve weather in March
Algarve in March averages 15°C (59°F), 44 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Algarve, March is the fourth coldest, the fifth wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (59°F)
11–19°C · 52–66°F
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
hours per day
What is Algarve like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Algarve in March?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.2 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (52°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Algarve is 2°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
March in Algarve is 1.6°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in Algarve in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 57 minutes in Algarve, rising about 06:42 and setting about 18:39 local time.
March ends 1 hour 11 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 45 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Algarve
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Algarve
What to read before you book.
Algarve weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 55 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 39 mm |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 44 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 40 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 23 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 6 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 1 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 28 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 57 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 102 mm |
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FAQs about Algarve in March
March climate averages for Algarve, 1991–2020.
Algarve averages 15°C (59°F) in March, ranging from about 11°C (52°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 44 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 15°C (59°F) against 17°C (62°F) in April — 1.6°C cooler.
March is 2°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 42 minutes in June and 9 hours 38 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:42 and sunset about 18:39 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 11 minutes longer than it starts.
