Madrid weather in March (Community of Madrid, Spain)

What weather conditions can you expect in Madrid this March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Madrid includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Madrid in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madrid climate page with graphs.

 

Madrid, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Spain in March

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Madrid, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Madrid.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Spain. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.