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Sierra Nevada Weather in March

Sierra Nevada in March sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 69 mm (2.7 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Sierra Nevada in March

Typically, about 13 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) for the month. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Sierra Nevada in March

If you're visiting Sierra Nevada in March, expect highs of 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows around 4°C (39°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Sierra Nevada in March

The month enjoys around 220 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, September and October typically offer the best weather for Sierra Nevada.

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Sierra Nevada Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Granada, Spain (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in Spain in March

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Sierra Nevada in March

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in March, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Sierra Nevada in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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