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Gran Canaria in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Gran Canaria in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Gran Canaria, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Gran Canaria in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Gran Canaria in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 15 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gran Canaria has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Gran Canaria in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gran Canaria 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 +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +61°F.

Is Gran Canaria warm or cold in March?

Gran Canaria is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +54°F.

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

March is one of the coolest months in Gran Canaria, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Gran Canaria in March

Gran Canaria weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+59°F+59°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+43°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+75°F+86°F
Rainfall
19 mm15 mm7 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
66%65%66%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
10119
Cloudy days
161920
Rainy days
211
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +59°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 19 mm to 15 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 65%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 10 to 11.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Gran Canaria is gradually decreasing during March, going from 11 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Gran Canaria based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Gran Canaria is amazing in March with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gran Canaria wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 6% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Gran Canaria?

This is the weather in Gran Canaria in March 2023:
1 March
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+60°F
2 March
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+62°F
3 March
☀️
+62°F
4 March
☁️
+59°F
5 March
☁️
+59°F
6 March
☀️
+62°F
7 March
☁️
+60°F
8 March
☀️
+60°F
9 March
☁️
+59°F
10 March
☀️
+60°F
11 March
☀️
+60°F
12 March
☀️
+64°F
13 March
☀️
+62°F
14 March
🌧️
+55°F
15 March
🌧️
+60°F
16 March
☁️
+60°F
17 March
☁️
+60°F
18 March
☁️
+60°F
19 March
☁️
+62°F
20 March
☁️
+62°F
21 March
☀️
+60°F
22 March
☀️
+60°F
23 March
☁️
+62°F
24 March
☀️
+60°F
25 March
☁️
+59°F
26 March
☀️
+59°F
27 March
☀️
+66°F
28 March
🌧️
+64°F
29 March
☁️
+62°F
30 March
☀️
+60°F
31 March
☀️
+60°F
In March 2023 Gran Canaria had 15 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+59°F) and the highest in 2013 (+68°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gran Canaria in March:

Is March a good time to visit Gran Canaria?

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

Can you sunbathe in Gran Canaria in March?

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

Is Gran Canaria rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Gran Canaria in March?

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

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Monthly weather in Gran Canaria

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gran Canaria, 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.