Málaga weather in March (Andalucía, Spain)

Looking to travel to Málaga in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Málaga generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Málaga in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

With around 223 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Málaga, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in Spain in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Málaga in March?

For visitors traveling to Málaga, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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