Month guide · Punta Umbría, Spain

Punta Umbría in March: weather and what to expect

March highs in Punta Umbría are now 1.1°C cooler than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In March, Punta Umbría averages highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, with about 6 rainy days and 48 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.

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

Average high Town-level20°CLow 11°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level648 mm in total
UV index Modelled5Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumAndalusia as a whole

Is March a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 20°C with about 6 rainy days

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 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 2.

March in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureFebruaryMarchApril
Average high17°C20°C21°C
Average low9°C11°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)567
Total rainfall43 mm48 mm48 mm
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 48 min11 h 54 min13 h 07 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in March 2025: about 35% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in March 2027

  • 1 Mar Monday following Andalusia DayAndalusia
  • 25 Mar Maundy ThursdayAndalusia
  • 26 Mar Good Friday

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 54 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Punta Umbría
San Juan del Puerto, Andalusia20°C719 km
Gibraleón, Andalusia20°C722 km
Niebla, Andalusia20°C732 km
Villarrasa, Andalusia20°C739 km
Huelva, Andalusia20°C710 km

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

How March is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

March highs are 1.1°C cooler than in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 110% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 18 to 12 a year on average.

Questions about Punta Umbría in March

Is March a good time to visit Punta Umbría?

Our rules rate March good for walking and cycling (highs of 20°C with about 6 rainy days).

How warm is Punta Umbría in March?

Average highs are 20°C and lows 11°C. February averages 17°C and April 21°C.

Does it rain much in Punta Umbría in March?

About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 48 mm in total over the month.

Is Punta Umbría busy in March?

In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 35% 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 Punta Umbría in March?

About 11 h 54 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