Spain weather in March

In March, popular resorts in Spain (Málaga, Marbella, Benidorm, Alicante, Palma) average 17°C by day and 12°C at night, and the sea is about 14°C. On average 35 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 2°C warmer than in February, and in April days average 19°C.

It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cold.

Warmest resorts in Spain in March

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Adeje19°C17°C20°C19 mm
Arona19°C17°C20°C19 mm
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C17°C19°C15 mm
Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C16°C19°C22 mm
Alicante17°C7°C14°C35 mm
Marbella17°C10°C14°C75 mm
Málaga16°C12°C14°C69 mm
Benidorm16°C11°C14°C44 mm
Palma15°C12°C14°C36 mm

Spain weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Spain in March?

In March, popular resorts in Spain (Málaga, Marbella, Benidorm, Alicante, Palma) average 17°C by day and 12°C at night, and the sea is about 14°C. On average 35 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.

What is the sea temperature in Spain in March?

About 14°C on average. The warmest water is in Adeje (20°C).

Where is it warmest in Spain in March?

The warmest place is Adeje (19°C by day), followed by Arona (19°C) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (19°C).

Does it rain in Spain in March?

On average 35 mm of rain falls in the month. Rain happens, but usually in short showers.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.