Month guide · Faro, Portugal
Faro in March: weather and what to expect
In March, Faro averages highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, with about 7 rainy days and 56 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in the Algarve are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Faro in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 26 Mar Good Friday
- 28 Mar Easter Sunday
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Faro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 30 km |
| Ferreiras, Algarve | 19°C | 8 | 30 km |
| Fuzeta, Algarve | 18°C | 7 | 16 km |
| Santa Luzia, Algarve | 18°C | 7 | 25 km |
| Tavira, Algarve | 18°C | 7 | 28 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 0.7°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 105% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 9.4 to 6.5 a year on average.
Questions about Faro in March
How warm is Faro in March?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 12°C. February averages 16°C and April 20°C.
Does it rain much in Faro in March?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 56 mm in total over the month.
Is Faro busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve were about 20% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Faro in March?
About 11 h 54 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology