Weather in March in Galicia
Planning a getaway to Galicia 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 Galicia in March?
Galicia is a region in Spain. March in Galicia generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Xares to 17°C in Vilagarcia de Arousa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Vilagarcia de Arousa and 2°C in Xares.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Verín with an average of 88 mm to heavy rainfall in Moaña with 160 mm.Average sunshine
The city Santiago de Compostela usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galicia in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Galicia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Galicia?
Santiago de Compostela
In March Santiago de Compostela generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Vigo
In March Vigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Portonovo
In March Portonovo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sanxenxo
In March Sanxenxo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sarria
In March Sarria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galicia, in Spain.
Is March the best time to visit Galicia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Santiago de Compostela, March may not be the ideal time to visit Galicia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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