Can you swim in Portugal in March?

I have done Portugal twice in March. The water will be cold--it is the Atlantic not the Med. Enjoy Portugal, forget the swimming.



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The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.

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It's still too cold for sunbathing and swimming (the Atlantic needs time to warm up) in the Algarve and on the west coast, but some impressive swells (not to mention cheaper, more abundant accommodation) make this a good month for surfing in resort towns like Sagres, Ericeira, and Peniche.

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The high season – June to August – is the best time for the beach. During the summer months, you'll find warmer ocean temperatures, especially as you head south to the Algarve. Water temps and crowds alike peak in July and August, so plan on sharing those pretty beaches with plenty of other sunseekers.

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April is usually a bit too early to enjoy the beaches and the outdoor pools of the hotels to the fullest. We saw some people on the beaches in Portugal on the warmest April days, but only very few of them went in the water. The seawater is still quite cold after the winter.

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If you are looking for a beach holiday, then the Algarve is the perfection destination. You can swim in the ocean comfortably from March until October. And in the winter months, you can take long refreshing beach walks.

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The warmest places in Europe in March
  1. Cyprus – 22ºC. A gorgeous little Mediterranean island located just south of Turkey, Cyprus is one of the warmest places in Europe in March. ...
  2. The Canary Islands – 23ºC. ...
  3. Malaga – 21ºC. ...
  4. Algarve – 19ºC. ...
  5. Crete – 19ºC. ...
  6. Madeira – 19ºC. ...
  7. Malta – 19ºC. ...
  8. Athens -17ºC.


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During March, you will see about 15 mostly sunny, 3 partly sunny, and 13 mostly cloudy days. Rain normally falls on 11-15 days this month, however, only 5-6 days record 1 mm (0.04 inches) or more with only 1-2 days seeing rainfalls of 10 mm (0.40 inches) or more.

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The weather in March in Algarve is generally mild although there may be some rainfall. Don't worry there are plenty of fun things to do when it rains in the Algarve. March in the Algarve isn't as buzzing as summer so it's a great time to visit to enjoy a romantic getaway or a short escape at an Algarve hotel.

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The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 59°F / 15.0°C.

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Temperatures. Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 17-18 C (62-64 F) early in the month, warming to about 19-20 C (66-68 F) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially near the end of this month can reach up near 24 C (75 F).

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The warmest part of the Algarve is the eastern Algarve. The more west you travel, the colder and windier it usually gets, especially ones you go around the corner at Sagres. I would recommend staying anywhere in between the Spanish boarder and Salema.

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During winter, Portugal continues to have plenty of beautifully sunny days, and the temperatures stay mild. While it might be too cold to swim, you'll have gorgeous Algarve beaches all to yourself. Read on to learn details about what winter in Portugal is like, and 10 reasons why you should visit Portugal in winter.

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Top 5 beaches with the hottest waters in Portugal
  1. Praia de São Torpes, Sines. The Brazilian magazine Viagem e Turismo has highlighted the temperature of the waters of this beach of Costa Alentejana. ...
  2. Praia da Manta Rota, Algarve. ...
  3. Praia da Rocha, Algarve. ...
  4. Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, Sines. ...
  5. Praia da Marinha, Algarve.


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Sea temperatures, which range from 18 to 20°C, are still not suitable for swimming. The average daytime temperature in Lisbon is around 22°C during this month, while nights do not go below 13°C. Porto sees temperature shooting up to 20°C during the daytime, while evenings see the mercury drop to 12°C.

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