01Weather
Barcelona weather in March
Afternoons in March average 16.9 °C (62 °F) and nights cool to 9.1 °C (48 °F). The month brings about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over roughly 4 days. Compared with February it is 1.3 °C warmer; April is 1.9 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 20 °C / 68 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 14 °C / 58 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 6 °C / 44 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 15 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 26.6 °C / 1.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 07:25 | 18:41 | 11.3 h |
| 15 March | 07:02 | 18:57 | 11.9 h |
| 31 March | 07:35 | 20:14 | 12.7 h |
Daylight grows by about 84 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Madrid), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Barcelona is in March
moderate The main sights are moderate in March. What drives it:
- Mobile World Congress fills hotels for a week
- Easter in some years
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Barcelona in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile World Congress | late February or early March, Fira Gran Via | fair |
07Packing
What to pack for Barcelona in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is spring-like, with afternoons around 17 °C and the first terrace lunches on the squares of Gràcia and the Born. Mobile World Congress may fall in the first days, with its hotel surcharge. Easter, when it lands in March, brings Holy Week processions and the first real crowds, with Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays in Catalonia. The sea is still too cold for all but locals.
Rain falls on about five days. The clocks go forward on the last Sunday. The Barcelona Marathon runs through the city on a Sunday in mid-March, closing the main avenues for the morning. Hotel rates stay at winter levels until Easter. Park Güell and the Sagrada Família need booking a week ahead from Easter onward. For Sant Jordi and the cruise season, see April.
09Compare
Barcelona month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 °C | 6 °C | 4 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 16 °C | 8 °C | 4 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 9 °C | 4 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 19 °C | 11 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 22 °C | 15 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 27 °C | 20 °C | 3 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 29 °C | 22 °C | 2 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 30 °C | 23 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| September | 27 °C | 19 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 23 °C | 16 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 19 °C | 10 °C | 5 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 16 °C | 7 °C | 3 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Barcelona.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Paris in March | 12 °C | 13 |
| Rome in March | 16 °C | 8 |
| Venice in March | 13 °C | 6 |
| Lisbon in March | 18 °C | 8 |
| London in March | 11 °C | 9 |
| Amsterdam in March | 11 °C | 10 |
11FAQ
Barcelona in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Barcelona?
March is a good month to visit Barcelona. Daytime highs average 17 °C (62 °F), rain falls on about 4 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Barcelona in March?
Expect cool days around 17 °C (62 °F) and nights near 9 °C (48 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 20 °C, and one in ten stays below 14 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in March?
March brings about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over roughly 4 days, which is dry by Barcelona standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 15 percent.
What should I wear in Barcelona in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Barcelona crowded in March?
The main sights are moderate in March. Main drivers: Mobile World Congress fills hotels for a week; Easter in some years.
What time does it get dark in Barcelona in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:57 and rises at 07:02, giving 11.9 hours of daylight.