March weather forecast
Tavira, Portugal

In a transition from cold to warmer seasons, March experiences a notable elevation in temperatures. The weather in Tavira still carries traces of winter but starts inclining towards spring-like conditions. With the continuation of the decreasing rainfall pattern, March is drier than February. The most noticeable change is the temperature. By the end of the month, the city sees a high of 18°C (64.4°F) and a low of 8°C (46.4°F).

Temperature

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In March, Tavira reports a consistent average low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In March, in Tavira, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tavira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80 days and collects up to 564mm (22.2") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:52 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.