Month guide · Maó, Spain

Maó in March: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 14°C. In March, Maó averages highs of 14°C and lows of 12°C, with about 6 rainy days and 36 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Balearic Islands are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level14°CLow 12°C
Sea temperature Modelled14°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level636 mm in total
UV index Modelled4Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowBalearic Islands as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Maó 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 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high13°C14°C16°C
Average low10°C12°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)866
Total rainfall45 mm36 mm35 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 40 min11 h 52 min13 h 13 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Balearic Islands in March 2025: about 15% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in March 2027

  • 1 Mar Day of the Balearic IslandsBalearic Islands
  • 25 Mar Maundy ThursdayBalearic Islands
  • 26 Mar Good Friday
  • 29 Mar Easter MondayBalearic Islands

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 52 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.

How March is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

March highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 50% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Maó in March

How warm is Maó in March?

Average highs are 14°C and lows 12°C. February averages 13°C and April 16°C.

Does it rain much in Maó in March?

About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 36 mm in total over the month.

Is Maó busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Balearic Islands were about 15% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Maó 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