Month guide · Madrid, Spain
Madrid in March: weather and what to expect
March highs in Madrid are now 1.0°C cooler than in 1991-2000. In March, Madrid averages highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C, with about 8 rainy days and 43 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Madrid are high.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Madrid in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 3°C over the month.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 19 Mar Saint Joseph's DayMadrid
- 25 Mar Maundy ThursdayMadrid
- 26 Mar Good Friday
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archena, Murcia | 20°C | 5 | 329 km |
| Palma del Río, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 331 km |
| Posadas, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 315 km |
| Villarrubia, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 303 km |
| Almodóvar del Río, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 311 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 1.0°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 165% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 5.4 to 5.0 a year on average.
Questions about Madrid in March
How warm is Madrid in March?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 4°C. February averages 11°C and April 18°C.
Does it rain much in Madrid in March?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 43 mm in total over the month.
Is Madrid busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madrid were about 85% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Madrid in March?
About 11 h 52 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology