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Santiago de Compostela in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santiago de Compostela in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Santiago de Compostela in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 121 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
121 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in March

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

The temperature in March is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +55°F.

Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in March?

Santiago de Compostela 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 down from +43°F to +45°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 Santiago de Compostela:

Climate in Santiago de Compostela in March

Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+55°F+59°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+23°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+81°F+88°F
Rainfall
135 mm121 mm126 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%78%78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
797
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
91011
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok 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. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 135 mm to 121 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 161 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Santiago de Compostela wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 186 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 Santiago de Compostela?

This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+55°F
2 March
🌧️
+52°F
3 March
🌧️
+51°F
4 March
☁️
+52°F
5 March
☀️
+55°F
6 March
☁️
+51°F
7 March
☀️
+53°F
8 March
🌧️
+54°F
9 March
🌧️
+55°F
10 March
🌫️
+57°F
11 March
🌧️
+53°F
12 March
🌧️
+53°F
13 March
🌧️
+49°F
14 March
☀️
+59°F
15 March
☀️
+60°F
16 March
☁️
+54°F
17 March
☀️
+59°F
18 March
☀️
+65°F
19 March
☀️
+67°F
20 March
☀️
+67°F
21 March
☀️
+64°F
22 March
🌧️
+57°F
23 March
☀️
+64°F
24 March
☀️
+68°F
25 March
☀️
+65°F
26 March
☀️
+65°F
27 March
☀️
+68°F
28 March
☀️
+67°F
29 March
☁️
+58°F
30 March
☁️
+58°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 15 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Santiago de Compostela climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Santiago de Compostela in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+54°F) and the highest in 1997 (+73°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 19 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in March:

Is March a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?

It’s always a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santiago de Compostela in March?

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

Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in March?

Santiago de Compostela is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santiago de Compostela in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Santiago de Compostela

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago de Compostela, 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.