2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Barcelona in March

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

March is a good time to visit Barcelona. Barcelona has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

9days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Barcelona?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:04 AM

Sunset

6:58 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 14°C 5°C 8 Good
February 17°C 8°C 1 Good
March 16°C 8°C 9 Good
April 18°C 11°C 12 Excellent (best)
May 23°C 15°C 8 Excellent (best)
June 24°C 17°C 10 Excellent (best)
July 29°C 21°C 3 Good
August 29°C 21°C 6 Good
September 26°C 17°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 21°C 12°C 5 Excellent (best)
November 18°C 10°C 6 Good
December 14°C 6°C 3 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Barcelona? +

March is typically Good for visiting Barcelona, with average highs of 16°C and around 9 rainy days.

What should I pack for Barcelona in March? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in March? +

Barcelona typically sees around 9 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Barcelona in March? +

In March, Barcelona gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Barcelona? +

No, March is not peak season in Barcelona. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Barcelona? +

The best months to visit Barcelona are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Madrid)

Last Updated: January 2026

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