March · Spain
Best time to visit Alhambra in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alhambra in March
Average temperature 11°C, 136 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 136 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Alhambra scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 136 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Alhambra crowns a hill above Granada, a fortified palace complex of Nasrid halls, courtyards, and the terraced Generalife gardens.
March holds up well in Alhambra — 11th best month
March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 136 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alhambra in March?
- In March, Alhambra averages 11°C, 136 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Alhambra?
- March earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alhambra in March?
- Expect about 136 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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