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Palma Weather in March

Palma, Spain in March: cool afternoons and occasional rain, based on 2006–2025 averages.

A cool month in Palma, with March highs averaging 16.7°C (62.1°F) and lows 10.1°C (50.2°F), plus about 7 rainy days (42 mm) and a generous 10.3 hours of sunshine a day.

Avg high

16.7°C (62.1°F)

Avg low

10.1°C (50.2°F)

Rainfall

42 mm (1.7 in)

Rainy days

7 days

Sunshine

10.3 h / day

Humidity

73%

March vs the rest of the year

March beats only 3 of 11 other months on temperature, and it ranks as the 5th wettest month of the year.

MonthAvg highvs MarchRainRainy days
January14.4°C (57.9°F)−2.3°C (−4.1°F)42 mm7
February14.9°C (58.8°F)−1.8°C (−3.2°F)41 mm6
March16.7°C (62.1°F)—42 mm7
April19.6°C (67.3°F)+2.9°C (+5.2°F)45 mm7
May23.3°C (73.9°F)+6.6°C (+11.9°F)37 mm6
June28.1°C (82.6°F)+11.4°C (+20.5°F)23 mm4
July31.3°C (88.3°F)+14.6°C (+26.3°F)8 mm2
August31.1°C (88°F)+14.4°C (+25.9°F)16 mm3
September27.2°C (81°F)+10.5°C (+18.9°F)58 mm8
October23.4°C (74.1°F)+6.7°C (+12.1°F)57 mm8
November18.4°C (65.1°F)+1.7°C (+3.1°F)59 mm9
December15.6°C (60.1°F)−1.1°C (−2°F)37 mm7

What March feels like in Palma

For Palma, March is early spring on the calendar. Afternoons reach about 16.7°C (62.1°F), about 14.6°C (26.3°F) below the July peak: pleasant for walking with a layer on. Nights fall to about 10.1°C (50.2°F), 6.6°C (11.9°F) below the afternoon, so evenings call for a layer. Humidity averages 73%: damp air makes a cool day feel cooler, especially in wind.

Rain in Palma in March

Rain turns up on about 7 of 31 days; wet days bring about 6 mm (0.2 in), steady rain rather than a passing shower, close to the city's usual 6.3 mm.

How March compares to the rest of the year

March is the 4th coolest month of the year; afternoons are 1.8°C (3.2°F) warmer than in February, with about the same rain. Temperatures keep climbing into April, to about 19.6°C (67.3°F).

March in Palma: what 20 years show

Based on monthly averages from 2006–2025, not daily records.

Usual range

In most years March averages 16–18°C (60–65°F) in the afternoon, with 14–75 mm of rain. Rain falls about one day in 4 in an average March.

Records

March records, 2006–2025 (monthly averages)
RecordYearAvg highRainRainy days
Warmest March202318.9°C (66°F)11 mm3
Coldest March201014.7°C (58.5°F)32 mm8
Wettest March202516.9°C (62.4°F)143 mm18
Driest March202318.9°C (66°F)11 mm3

Odds across years

In 9 of 20 years, March had 8 or more rainy days. In 5 of 20 years, it had under 20 mm of rain. In 6 of 20 years, the average high reached 17°C (62.6°F) or more. In 8 of 20 years, it stayed below 16°C (60.8°F).

Who March suits

  • Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable on foot with a jacket.
  • Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant with a light layer on.

Tips for visiting Palma in March

Light Jacket

A light jacket or knit layer is enough for most of the day.

Sunglasses

Sun comes and goes, but sunglasses are still worth a place in your bag.

What to wear in Palma in March

These are estimates from monthly averages, so read each temperature as "around".

By time of day

  • Morning, around 11°C (53°F): a light jacket or sweater.
  • Afternoon, around 17°C (62°F): a light top is enough, with the jacket to hand.
  • Evening, around 13°C (56°F): bring the jacket back.

Cold year or warm year

In a cold year like 2010, March highs averaged only 14.7°C (58.5°F), so one extra warm layer is worth packing. In a warm year like 2023 they reached 18.9°C (66°F), and a lighter layer would do.

Packing for 7 days

Expect about 2 wet days in a week, with about 6 mm (0.2 in) on each.

  • A light jacket or sweater
  • 2 or 3 light layers
  • Sunglasses and a light hat
  • Comfortable walking shoes

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Quick questions

How warm is Palma in March?

Afternoons average 16.7°C (62.1°F) and nights about 10.1°C (50.2°F), cool by most people's standards; it is the 4th coolest month of the year.

Does it rain a lot in Palma in March?

Not especially: about 7 rainy days (42 mm), mostly moderate rain.

What should I wear in Palma in March?

Pack a light jacket and sunglasses, plus a layer for cold mornings and evenings.

Is March or April better for visiting Palma?

April scores clearly better on our climate ranking (#5 of 12 vs #9), rated Great against Good. April is warmer.

Is March a good time to visit Palma?

Good

Good — mild but cool days, some rainy days (about 7), plenty of sunshine (10.3 h a day). Within Palma's own year, March ranks #9 of 12.

March in other Spain cities

Warmer or drier places in March

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Monthly averages from 20 years of Open-Meteo history (2006–2025), not a forecast — see all 12 months in Palma weather by month.