Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain in March
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
62
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March21°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Gran Canaria's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March17mm average rain
March sits near Gran Canaria's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.2 hours average sun
March is below Gran Canaria's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March19°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March62 weather score
March scores below Gran Canaria's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
