Month guide · Santander, Spain
Santander in March: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 13°C. In March, Santander averages highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, with about 14 rainy days and 107 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in February and 1°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Cantabria are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Santander in March yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through March
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 6.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 25 Mar Maundy ThursdayCantabria
- 26 Mar Good Friday
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Santander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceutí, Murcia | 20°C | 5 | 636 km |
| Archena, Murcia | 20°C | 5 | 631 km |
| Lorquí, Murcia | 20°C | 5 | 636 km |
| Villarrubia, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 631 km |
| Almodóvar del Río, Andalusia | 20°C | 7 | 637 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer March. Distances are in a straight line.
How March is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMarch highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and March rainfall is up about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 4.0 to 4.5 a year on average.
Questions about Santander in March
Is March a good time to visit Santander?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Santander in March?
Average highs are 15°C and lows 7°C. February averages 13°C and April 17°C.
Does it rain much in Santander in March?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 107 mm in total over the month.
Is Santander busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Cantabria were about 10% 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 Santander in March?
About 11 h 51 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