Catalonia weather in March
March is a fair month to visit Catalonia: highs of 16°C (61°F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 6°C (42°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 14°C (57°F). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 19°C (66°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Barcelona, the largest city in Catalonia. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Catalonia?
fair month Weather score 68/100.
March is a fair month in Catalonia. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Catalonia in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 43 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average March. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Catalonia in March?
Days average 16°C (61°F) and nights 6°C (42°F).
Catalonia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (53°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 34 mm | 69% | 14°C (57°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm | 66% | 14°C (57°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | 63% | 14°C (57°F) | fair |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm | 62% | 16°C (60°F) | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm | 58% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 27 mm | 47% | 23°C (73°F) | best |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 28 mm | 38% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 41 mm | 44% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 59 mm | 56% | 26°C (78°F) | best |
| October | 21°C (71°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm | 65% | 22°C (72°F) | fair |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 54 mm | 68% | 19°C (66°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 31 mm | 68% | 16°C (60°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Catalonia in March
Weather can differ a lot within Catalonia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Eixample | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Sant Martí | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Terrassa | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Badalona | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Sabadell | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Sants-Montjuïc | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Horta-Guinardó | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Nou Barris | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Sarrià-Sant Gervasi | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | fair |
| Sant Andreu | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |