Albufeira in March: weather, sea and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Albufeira suits a walking holiday with the option of swapping an outing for a museum visit. Days average +18 °C, and rain can change your plans. That is a significant compromise if you want to spend the whole holiday outdoors.
Weather in March
Compare the three parts of March below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +17 °C
- Daytime air
- +18 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +17 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| 11–20 March | +18 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
| 21–31 March | +18 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +17 °C for the month. It averages +16 °C in the first ten days and +17 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Albufeira.
Rainfall in March
In March, the average is 12 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 5 to 21 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +17 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| March | +18 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
March and February have similar daytime temperatures. This alone gives little reason to change your travel dates. April has warmer days than March. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Albufeira compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at March, see the March charts and archive by year.
Things to do in March
- Praia dos Pescadores lies directly in front of the historic centre, so time on the beach can be combined with a walk around town.
- On a clear day, Pau da Bandeira viewpoint offers a panorama of the beach, old town and coastline.
- The Municipal Archaeology Museum in the former town hall is an option for a rainy day. Its indoor displays cover local history, including the Roman and Islamic periods.
- Samora Barros Gallery in the former power station offers another indoor option, with temporary art exhibitions. The programme helps you decide whether the current exhibition interests you.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.