Month guide · Mérida, Spain
Mérida in March: weather and what to expect
March highs in Mérida are now 1.5°C cooler than in 1991-2000. In March, Mérida averages highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, with about 8 rainy days and 46 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Extremadura are medium.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Mérida 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. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 2.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 25 Mar Maundy ThursdayExtremadura
- 26 Mar Good Friday
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Mérida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villaverde del Río, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 153 km |
| Tocina, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 155 km |
| Cantillana, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 152 km |
| Villanueva del Río y Minas, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 151 km |
| Burguillos, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 152 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are 1.5°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 210% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 15 to 8.9 a year on average.
Questions about Mérida in March
How warm is Mérida in March?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 8°C. February averages 15°C and April 21°C.
Does it rain much in Mérida in March?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 46 mm in total over the month.
Is Mérida busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Extremadura were about 45% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Mérida in March?
About 11 h 53 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