March · Spain
Best time to visit Santiago de Compostela in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santiago de Compostela in March
Average temperature 11°C, 153 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Santiago de Compostela scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 153 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santiago de Compostela crowns the Camino with granite cathedral squares, pilgrim rituals, and Galician seafood markets. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
March in Santiago de Compostela — off-season conditions
March averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 153 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 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? July scores 4.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santiago de Compostela in March?
- In March, Santiago de Compostela averages 11°C, 153 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
- March earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santiago de Compostela in March?
- Expect about 153 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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