Barcelona · March
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp
16.2°C
Min Temp
8.7°C
Sunshine
7.4 h/day
Rain Days
4 days
Water Temp
13.6°C
Rainfall
43.4 mm
Humidity
69%
Avg Temp
12.5°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Barcelona at 16°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 13°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 43 mm total. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Barcelona in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Barcelona?
- March is not an optimal month for Barcelona (Score: 61/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Barcelona in March?
- In March, Barcelona sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Barcelona in March?
- In March, Barcelona receives an average of 43 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Barcelona get in March?
- Barcelona averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Barcelona in March?
- Water temperature in Barcelona in March averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.