Is March beach weather in Portugal?

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 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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Portugal Weather in March The average high temperature in Lisbon is 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) and the average low temperature is 50 degrees F (10 degrees Celsius). Porto and northern Portugal are wetter than Lisbon, but the rain levels decrease as summer approaches to a monthly average of 3.5 inches.

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The Algarve is one of the sunniest regions of Europe. With a warm climate and over 300 days of sunshine a year, you can enjoy a great holiday throughout the year. 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.

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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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There is a Portuguese saying about March which goes something like “March is winter mornings and summer afternoons”. It will be cold enough for a coat in the morning and at night, but hot enough in the afternoon for a t-shirt. Some people will even go to the beach in March.

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The Algarve region in Portugal is known for its natural beauty, rich culture and warm climate that brings constant sunshine and clear blue skies to the area year-round. Temperatures rarely drop below 20°C and reach a peak of 28°C in July and August.

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Rainfall. In Lisbon rainiest months of the year are December and November during which monthly rainfall average reaches 128 mm. On the other side, driest months are August and July when the average rainfall is reduced to 4 mm per month.

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While in most locations, bottlenose dolphins can be seen all year round, the peak for dolphin watching activity is reached during the summer months, mainly from June to September. Dolphin watching vessel off the coast of Portugal.

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You can swim in the ocean comfortably from March until October. And in the winter months, you can take long refreshing beach walks. Find out what the weather in the Algarve is like from January until December.

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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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