Barcelona weather in March (Catalonia, Spain)

Will it be warm or cold in Barcelona this March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Barcelona tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Barcelona in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 200 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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.

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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 2 m/s  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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