Month guide · Tarragona, Spain
Tarragona in March: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 14°C. In March, Tarragona averages highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C, with about 7 rainy days and 41 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in February and 2°C cooler than in April. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Catalonia are low.
Is March a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 18°C with about 7 rainy days
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. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 March in 4.
March in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in March 2027
- 26 Mar Good Friday
- 29 Mar Easter MondayCatalonia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in March
Where is warm in March →| Place | High | Rain days | From Tarragona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 20°C | 5 | 374 km |
| Granja de Rocamora, Valencian Community | 20°C | 5 | 377 km |
| Dolores, Valencian Community | 20°C | 5 | 374 km |
| Daya Nueva, Valencian Community | 20°C | 5 | 376 km |
| Rojales, Valencian Community | 20°C | 5 | 377 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 65% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in March went from 6.8 to 7.4 a year on average.
Questions about Tarragona in March
Is March a good time to visit Tarragona?
Our rules rate March good for walking and cycling (highs of 18°C with about 7 rainy days).
How warm is Tarragona in March?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 7°C. February averages 14°C and April 20°C.
Does it rain much in Tarragona in March?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 41 mm in total over the month.
Is Tarragona busy in March?
In March 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Catalonia were about 30% 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 Tarragona 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