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Faro in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Faro in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Faro in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Faro in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 17 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Faro has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Faro in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Faro for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +17°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +18°C.

Is Faro warm or cold in March?

Faro is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Faro:

Climate in Faro in March

Faro weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+16°C+18°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+3°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+25°C+27°C
Rainfall
52 mm47 mm43 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%71%70%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
151716
Cloudy days
91010
Rainy days
444
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +18°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 15 to 17.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Faro in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Faro is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Faro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 122 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Faro wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Faro?

This is the weather in Faro in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+19°C
2 March
☀️
+19°C
3 March
☀️
+16°C
4 March
☀️
+17°C
5 March
☀️
+15°C
6 March
☀️
+17°C
7 March
☀️
+16°C
8 March
☀️
+17°C
9 March
☀️
+16°C
10 March
☀️
+17°C
11 March
🌧️
+15°C
12 March
☀️
+16°C
13 March
☀️
+16°C
14 March
🌧️
+14°C
15 March
🌧️
+13°C
16 March
☁️
+17°C
17 March
☀️
+19°C
18 March
☀️
+17°C
19 March
☀️
+18°C
20 March
☁️
+17°C
21 March
🌧️
+17°C
22 March
☁️
+17°C
23 March
🌧️
+15°C
24 March
🌧️
+15°C
25 March
🌧️
+16°C
26 March
☀️
+17°C
27 March
☀️
+19°C
28 March
☀️
+18°C
29 March
🌧️
+19°C
30 March
☀️
+18°C
31 March
☀️
+18°C
In March 2023 Faro had 20 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Faro climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Faro in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+18°C) and the highest in 1997 (+25°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Faro in March:

Is March a good time to visit Faro?

March is a really good time to go to Faro. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Faro.

Can you sunbathe in Faro in March?

March has mild temperatures in Faro. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Faro rainy in March?

Faro is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Faro in March?

The amount of sunny days in Faro during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Portugal

Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.

Monthly weather in Faro

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Faro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.