Gran Canaria Weather in March

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

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Playa del Ingles Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Maspalomas Puerto Rico

Planning a journey to Gran Canaria, Spain this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Gran Canaria in March

Gran Canaria, Spain is a region in Spain. March in Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Playa del Ingles.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gran Canaria, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Meloneras with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to low rainfall in Arucas with 28 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Playa del Ingles enjoys approximately 231 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Gran Canaria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gran Canaria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Playa del Ingles)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March20°C (68°F) April20°C (68°F) May22°C (72°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September25°C (77°F) October24°C (75°F) November22°C (72°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gran Canaria in March

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

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 Gran Canaria

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

Temperature range in Gran Canaria (March)

Precipitation variation in Gran Canaria (March)

Playa del Ingles

In March Playa del Ingles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
231 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa del Ingles →

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

In March Las Palmas de Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
231 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria →

Maspalomas

In March Maspalomas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
231 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maspalomas →

Puerto Rico

In March Puerto Rico generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
231 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Rico →

San Agustin

In March San Agustin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
231 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Agustin →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Playa del Ingles 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Maspalomas 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Puerto Rico 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
San Agustin 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Salobre 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Gran Canaria weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gran Canaria, Spain in March?

In March, Gran Canaria, Spain generally has perfect weather conditions. Playa del Ingles sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Gran Canaria, Spain in March?

In Playa del Ingles, the average daytime high in March is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Gran Canaria, Spain get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Playa del Ingles averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Gran Canaria, Spain.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gran Canaria, Spain?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Playa del Ingles, March might be a good time to visit Gran Canaria, Spain. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Gran Canaria, Spain is in with generally perfect weather in Playa del Ingles.

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