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Barcelona in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Barcelona in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Barcelona in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Barcelona in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +59°F during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 47 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Barcelona has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Barcelona in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Barcelona for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +59°F.

Is Barcelona warm or cold in March?

Barcelona is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Barcelona:

Climate in Barcelona in March

Barcelona weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+55°F+59°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+34°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+77°F+77°F
Rainfall
34 mm47 mm53 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%71%71%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
131312
Cloudy days
121413
Rainy days
345
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +59°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 34 mm to 47 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 13 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Barcelona in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Barcelona is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Barcelona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 71%, leading to total precipitation of around 149 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Barcelona wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Barcelona?

This is the weather in Barcelona in March 2023:
1 March
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+60°F
2 March
☁️
+58°F
3 March
☀️
+62°F
4 March
☀️
+61°F
5 March
☀️
+59°F
6 March
🌧️
+53°F
7 March
☀️
+56°F
8 March
🌧️
+53°F
9 March
🌧️
+58°F
10 March
🌧️
+59°F
11 March
🌧️
+57°F
12 March
🌧️
+56°F
13 March
☁️
+61°F
14 March
☁️
+58°F
15 March
☁️
+59°F
16 March
☁️
+59°F
17 March
☀️
+62°F
18 March
☀️
+61°F
19 March
☁️
+57°F
20 March
☀️
+58°F
21 March
🌧️
+58°F
22 March
☁️
+57°F
23 March
☀️
+56°F
24 March
☁️
+56°F
25 March
☀️
+61°F
26 March
🌧️
+58°F
27 March
☀️
+66°F
28 March
☀️
+66°F
29 March
🌧️
+60°F
30 March
🌧️
+58°F
31 March
🌧️
+59°F
In March 2023 Barcelona had 12 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Barcelona climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Barcelona in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+58°F) and the highest in 2019 (+71°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 394 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barcelona in March:

Is March a good time to visit Barcelona?

March is a really good time to go to Barcelona. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Barcelona.

Can you sunbathe in Barcelona in March?

March has mild temperatures in Barcelona. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Barcelona rainy in March?

Barcelona is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Barcelona in March?

The amount of sunny days in Barcelona during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Barcelona

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Barcelona, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.