Algarve in March
Spring walking
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is one of the best months to visit Algarve.
March is mild and green, great for coastal walks.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–19°C
- Mild and mostly sunny.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Mild walking weather.
–Sea still cold.
My tip for March
Walk the Seven Hanging Valleys trail in the morning.
- Hiking
- Golf
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Algarve, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Algarve in March
- Winter closures
- Some beach bars and resort restaurants close, though towns stay open.
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Weather
Weather in Algarve in March
In March Algarve averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 47 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: IPMA (Faro Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Algarve in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Algarve?
- March is one of the best months to visit Algarve. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Algarve overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Mild walking weather. The main downside: Sea still cold.
- What is the weather like in Algarve in March?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 47 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild and mostly sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Algarve crowded in March?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Algarve in March?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Algarve?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (March ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.