Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Albufeira, Portugal in March
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
53mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Albufeira, Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March18°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Albufeira's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March53mm average rain
March sits near Albufeira's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.2 hours average sun
March is below Albufeira's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March15°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March42 weather score
March scores below Albufeira's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Albufeira, Portugal
Marriott
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