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Spain Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Spain in March.

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Are you planning a trip a to Spain in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Spain in March

In March, Spain experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Burg at 7°C (45°F) to warm in Llanos de la Concepción at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Llanos de la Concepción and -3°C (27°F) in Burg.

To explore the conditions in Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Playa Jandia with an average of 7.4 mm (0.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Moaña with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Barcelona gets approximately 200 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Spain in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Spain.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Spain

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Spain?

Temperature range in Spain (March)

Precipitation variation in Spain (March)

Barcelona

In March Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
200 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Barcelona →

Madrid

In March Madrid generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
202 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Madrid →

Calpe

In March Calpe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Calpe →

Valencia

In March Valencia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
216 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Valencia →

Seville

In March Seville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
220 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Seville →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Spain in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barcelona 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Madrid 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Valencia 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Ibiza 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Seville 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
San Sebastián 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Spain weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Spain in March?

Spain typically experiences tolerable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Barcelona average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Spain in March?

In Barcelona, the average daytime high in March is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Spain get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Spain. Barcelona averages only about 44 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Spain?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Spain with often tolerable weather in Barcelona.

On average, the best time to visit Spain is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Barcelona. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Spain.

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