Spain
Spain in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Spain in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Spain in March?
- Puerto del Carmen is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (74°F) in March; Salamanca is the coolest at 16°C (60°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Spain in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Playa de las Américas (19°C (66°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
24°
Puerto del Carmen
Coolest
16°
Salamanca
Driest
15 mm
Puerto del Carmen
Warmest sea
19°
Playa de las Américas
Across Spain, March highs run from 16°C (60°F) (Salamanca) to 24°C (74°F) (Puerto del Carmen). On average it is 2 °C (3 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas, and Puerto del Carmen.
Best places in Spain in March
96 
Playa del Ingles
Canary Islands · Spain
23° / 15° 21 mm Mar
96
Maspalomas
Canary Islands · Spain
23° / 15° 21 mm Mar
96
Puerto del Carmen
Canary Islands · Spain
24° / 14° 15 mm Mar
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96
Corralejo
Canary Islands · Spain
22° / 14° 14 mm Mar
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95
Playa Blanca
Canary Islands · Spain
22° / 14° 15 mm Mar
95
Yaiza
Canary Islands · Spain
22° / 14° 17 mm Mar
95
Puerto Rico
Canary Islands · Spain
22° / 14° 21 mm Mar
88
Costa Teguise
Canary Islands · Spain
20° / 16° 13 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto del Carmen | 24° | 14° | 15 mm | 18° | 96 |
| Playa del Ingles | 23° | 15° | 21 mm | 19° | 96 |
| Maspalomas | 23° | 15° | 21 mm | 19° | 96 |
| Playa Blanca | 22° | 14° | 15 mm | 18° | 95 |
| Playa de las Américas | 22° | 15° | 27 mm | 19° | 92 |
| Los Gigantes | 22° | 15° | 28 mm | 19° | 91 |
| Alcossebre | 19° | 7° | 32 mm | — | 69 |
| Lleida | 17° | 5° | 26 mm | — | 68 |
| Magaluf | 17° | 7° | 37 mm | — | 58 |
| Ciutat Vella | 16° | 7° | 43 mm | — | 56 |
| Eixample | 16° | 7° | 45 mm | — | 56 |
| Gràcia | 16° | 7° | 45 mm | — | 56 |
| Sants-Montjuïc | 16° | 7° | 45 mm | — | 56 |
| Cala d'Or | 17° | 7° | 49 mm | 14° | 56 |
| Empuriabrava | 16° | 6° | 44 mm | — | 55 |
| Salamanca | 16° | 5° | 24 mm | — | 55 |
Festivals in Spain in March
- Falles Traditional celebration in Valencia, Spain
- Málaga Film Festival Annual Spanish film festival
- Libre Graphics Meeting Annual international convention
- Punto de Vista International Documentary Film Festival Film festival
- Falles of Alzira
- Festa de Sant Medir
- Fallas de Benicarló
- Carnival of Isla Cristina Tourist interest festival in Spain
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Spain in March?
Average daytime highs range from 16° in Salamanca to 24° in Puerto del Carmen.
Can you swim in Spain in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Playa de las Américas at about 19°.