Swimming in Portugal in march 2025 Sea temperature by city in march

In march in Portugal swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in march in Funchal, Ilha do Porto Santo, Achadas da Cruz, Arco de São Jorge, Cabo Girão, Calheta, Caniçal, Gaula, Jardim do Mar, Madalena do Mar, Ponta de São Lourenço, Ponta Delgada, Ponta do Pargo, Porto da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Praia de Machico, Praia Formosa, Santa Cruz (Madeira), Santana (Madeira), São Vicente, Seixal, Vila Baleira, Arco da Calheta, Câmara de Lobos, Canico, Machico, Ponta do Sol and Ribeira Brava is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 63°F. Note that the average is 64°F.

Swimming in march in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira), Lisbon, Albufeira, Faro (Algarve), Lagos, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria (Azores), Cascais, Portimao, Sines, Aljezur, Altura, Carvoeiro, Colares, Costa da Caparica, Furnas, Guincho, Praia da Arrifana, Praia da Rocha, Ria Formosa, São Jorge, São Miguel, Tavira Municipality, Ericeira, Estoril, Luz, Monte Gordo, Montijo, Olhao, Porto Covo, Quarteira, Sagres, Sao Teotonio, Sesimbra, Setúbal, Vila do Bispo, Vila Nova de Milfontes and Vila Real de Santo António is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 63°F).

Forget about swimming in Aveiro, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Praia de Mira, Caminha, Costa Nova do Prado, Foz do Arelho, Arcozelo, Canidelo, Esmoriz, Espinho, Esposende, Figueira da Foz Municipality, Gafanha da Nazare, Lavra, Leca da Palmeira, Lourinhã, Marinha Grande, Nazaré, Ovar, Peniche, Póvoa de Varzim, Sao Martinho do Porto, Vila do Conde and Vila Praia de Ancora in march! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 61°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!