March · Spain
Best time to visit Madrid in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madrid in March
Average temperature 9°C, 73 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Madrid scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madrid's art riches and tapas nights shine brightest in the gentle April–June stretch.
March in Madrid: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 9°C (48°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Madrid — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madrid in March?
- In March, Madrid averages 9°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Madrid?
- March earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madrid in March?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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