San Sebastián

Basque Country Weather in March

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

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San Sebastián Bilbao Vitoria-Gasteiz Zarautz

Planning a getaway to Basque Country, Spain this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Basque Country in March

Basque Country, Spain is a region in Spain. March in Basque Country generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in San Sebastián.

For a closer look at conditions across Basque Country, Spain, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La puebla de Labarca with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in San Sebastián with 121 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. San Sebastián receives about 140 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Basque Country by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Basque Country - and find the best time to visit. (based on San Sebastián)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Basque Country in March

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

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 Basque Country

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

Temperature range in Basque Country (March)

Precipitation variation in Basque Country (March)

San Sebastián

In March San Sebastián generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
140 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in San Sebastián →

Bilbao

In March Bilbao generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
135 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Bilbao →

Vitoria-Gasteiz

In March Vitoria-Gasteiz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
135 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz →

Zarautz

In March Zarautz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
140 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Zarautz →

Orio

In March Orio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
140 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Orio →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Sebastián 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Bilbao 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Vitoria-Gasteiz 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Zarautz 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Orio 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Getaria 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Basque Country weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basque Country, Spain in March?

Basque Country, Spain typically experiences mixed weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Sebastián average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Basque Country, Spain in March?

In San Sebastián, the average daytime high in March is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Basque Country, Spain get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Basque Country, Spain. Average rainfall in San Sebastián sits around 121 mm (4.8 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Basque Country, Spain?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Basque Country, Spain due to the typically mixed weather in San Sebastián.

On average, the best time to visit Basque Country, Spain is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in San Sebastián. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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