Month guide · Tarifa, Spain
Tarifa in March: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In March, Tarifa averages highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Tarifa 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 2°C over the month.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
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.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Tarifa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia | 20°C | 8 | 112 km |
| Los Molares, Andalusia | 20°C | 8 | 127 km |
| Nueva Jarilla, Andalusia | 20°C | 8 | 91 km |
| El Cuervo, Andalusia | 20°C | 8 | 101 km |
| Lebrija, Andalusia | 20°C | 8 | 109 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 145% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 4.1 to 3.9 a year on average.
Questions about Tarifa in March
How warm is Tarifa in March?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 12°C. February averages 16°C and April 19°C.
Does it rain much in Tarifa in March?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 82 mm in total over the month.
Is Tarifa 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 Tarifa 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