March · Spain
Best time to visit Tarifa in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tarifa in March
Average temperature 15°C, 219 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 219 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Tarifa scores 3.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 219 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tarifa is Europe's southernmost town, on the Strait of Gibraltar, with strong winds and long beaches.
March in Tarifa: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 219 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tarifa — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tarifa in March?
- In March, Tarifa averages 15°C, 219 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Tarifa?
- March earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tarifa in March?
- Expect about 219 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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