Barcelona weather in March (Catalonia, Spain)

Curious about the March weather in Barcelona? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Barcelona in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelona. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Barcelona, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Barcelona in March?

For visitors traveling to Barcelona, 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 13°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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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