Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Santander, Spain in March
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
98mm
Sun
4.1h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santander, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March14°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Santander's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March98mm average rain
March sits near Santander's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March4.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Santander's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March13°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 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March20 weather score
March scores below Santander'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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