Early spring · Weather & things to do
Barcelona in March
Barcelona warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 58°F in February, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 87/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (43 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 64°F (18°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 45°F (7°C).
About 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March is one of Barcelona's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – June, September and November.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in February to 87/100.
- Our Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava route recommends May – Jun, Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Barcelona in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Park Güell
Hillside park of mosaic terraces and Gaudí structures overlooking the city.
Why now March scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Palau de la Música Catalana
Modernist concert hall with a stained-glass skylight; tours or concerts.
El Xampanyet
Tiled cava bar near the Picasso Museum, busy since the 1920s.
Gothic Quarter
Medieval lanes around the cathedral, Plaça del Rei and Roman wall remains.
Bunkers del Carmel
Civil War anti-aircraft site on Turó de la Rovira with a 360° city view.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Girona in March~53 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Calella de Palafrugell in March~63 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cadaqués in March~84 mi · highs 60°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Avignon in March~222 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~302 m to Barcelona's ~33 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Barcelona in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Barcelona?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain. Our Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava route recommends May – Jun, Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Barcelona in March?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in March?
Not much: about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.4 in (518 mm).
What should I pack for Barcelona in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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