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Catalonia Weather in March

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

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Barcelona Salou Lloret de Mar Sitges

Planning a trip to Catalonia, Spain this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Catalonia in March

Catalonia, Spain is a region in Spain. Catalonia, Spain has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Llavorsí at 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in Alcarraz at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Alcarraz and -3°C (27°F) in Llavorsí.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alcarraz with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Sant Joan les Fonts with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Barcelona enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Catalonia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Catalonia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Barcelona)

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)
Best Time to Visit Catalonia →

Best Places to Visit in Catalonia in March

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

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 Catalonia

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

Temperature range in Catalonia (March)

Precipitation variation in Catalonia (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 →

Salou

In March Salou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
200 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Salou →

Lloret de Mar

In March Lloret de Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
181 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lloret de Mar →

Sitges

In March Sitges 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
15°C (59°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
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Sitges →

Miami Platja

In March Miami Platja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
200 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Miami Platja →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barcelona 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Salou 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Lloret de Mar 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sitges 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Miami Platja 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Cambrils 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Catalonia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Catalonia, Spain in March?

Catalonia, 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 Catalonia, Spain in March?

Daytime temperatures in Barcelona peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in March, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Catalonia, Spain get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Catalonia, Spain during March, with Barcelona averaging close to 44 mm (1.7 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Catalonia, Spain?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Barcelona, March may not be the ideal time to visit Catalonia, Spain.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Barcelona. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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