Portugal weather in March

In March, popular resorts in Portugal (Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Funchal, Lisbon) average 17°C by day and 12°C at night, and the sea is about 15°C. On average 67 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 1°C warmer than in February, and in April days average 18°C.

It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cold.

Warmest resorts in Portugal in March

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Funchal17°C15°C18°C44 mm
Faro17°C12°C15°C67 mm
Albufeira17°C12°C15°C67 mm
Portimão16°C13°C15°C72 mm
Lisbon16°C12°C14°C60 mm

Portugal weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Portugal in March?

In March, popular resorts in Portugal (Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Funchal, Lisbon) average 17°C by day and 12°C at night, and the sea is about 15°C. On average 67 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.

What is the sea temperature in Portugal in March?

About 15°C on average. The warmest water is in Funchal (18°C).

Where is it warmest in Portugal in March?

The warmest place is Funchal (17°C by day), followed by Faro (17°C) and Albufeira (17°C).

Does it rain in Portugal in March?

On average 67 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.