Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Barcelona with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Barcelona in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Barcelona with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Barcelona will be around 18°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Barcelona is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Barcelona. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Barcelona in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
46 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Barcelona?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Barcelona. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Barcelona in March
With 26°C, Barcelona hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Barcelona
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Barcelona, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in Barcelona
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Daily Precipitation in March in Barcelona
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Barcelona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Barcelona.
Daily UV Index in March in Barcelona
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Barcelona, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Barcelona Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Barcelona, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Barcelona Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Barcelona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Barcelona
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Barcelona. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in March in Barcelona
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During the day, the sun mostly shone and the temperature remained around 16 degrees. It got slightly colder at night. There were a few days of rain, but nothing serious.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Barcelona by Month
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