Costa del Sol weather in March
Planning a getaway to Costa del Sol 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 is the weather like in Costa del Sol in March?
Costa del Sol is a region in Spain. March in Costa del Sol generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Marbella.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Benalmádena with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Estepona with 82 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 223 hours of sunshine in Marbella. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Costa del Sol for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Costa del Sol climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 4 most popular destinations in Costa del Sol?
Marbella
In March Marbella generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Estepona
In March Estepona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Benalmádena
In March Benalmádena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Torrox
In March Torrox generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Costa del Sol?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Marbella, March might be a good time to visit Costa del Sol. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Marbella. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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