March verdict

Spain in March

Weather score35Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

16°C

Rain

56mm

Sun

6h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

35

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March16°C average high

March is on the cooler side of Spain's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March56mm average rain

March sits near Spain's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJune to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March6 hours average sun

March is below Spain's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March10°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March35 weather score

March scores below Spain's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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