Spain Madrid Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Madrid is Good
March is Good for Madrid.
March is early spring. Daytime 17°C, nighttime 5°C. Daylight extends rapidly after DST switch — sunset 20:00 by end of March.
Semana Santa (Easter Week, late March or early April depending on year) is the canonical Spanish religious festival — processions in Toledo + Seville more iconic than Madrid. Hotel prices spike for Semana Santa.
Travel score
Madrid March Weather Stats
Avg High
17°C
Avg Low
5°C
Rainy Days
5
25mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
Comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
0°C
N/A inland
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
13 μg/m³
PM10
24 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
16°C
Nighttime
4°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Daylight extending dramatically
- Outdoor terrace season opens
- Semana Santa Toledo processions
Cons
- Hotel rates rising weekly
- Semana Santa hotel spike
- Variable spring weather
March Events & Festivals
- DST begins last Sunday March
- Semana Santa (Easter Week)
- Spring outdoor terraces opening
Madrid in March — Full Picture
March is early spring. Daytime 17°C, nighttime 5°C. Daylight extends rapidly after DST switch — sunset 20:00 by end of March.
Semana Santa (Easter Week, late March or early April depending on year) is the canonical Spanish religious festival — processions in Toledo + Seville more iconic than Madrid. Hotel prices spike for Semana Santa.
Madrid outdoor terraces (terrazas) open — culture shifts outside.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Daylight extending. Light layers for 12°C swings.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current19.7°C
8.3°C
6.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32.3°C
18°C
2.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21.3°C
10.7°C
6/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
11.3°C
2.7°C
6.3/mo
Madrid Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10° | 2° | 6d·30mm | 5h | 70% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 3° | 6d·30mm | 6h | 65% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 5° | 5d·25mm | 7h | 60% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 19° | 8° | 8d·45mm | 8h | 60% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 23° | 12° | 7d·45mm | 9h | 55% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| 30° | 16° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 45% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 19° | 2d·10mm | 12h | 35% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 19° | 2d·10mm | 11h | 35% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| September (Best) | 28° | 15° | 4d·20mm | 9h | 50% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 22° | 11° | 7d·45mm | 7h | 60% | 5 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 6° | 7d·55mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 11° | 3° | 7d·45mm | 5h | 70% | 2 | Busy | Peak |
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Madrid March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Madrid?
Madrid in March is Good. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Madrid in March?
Madrid March averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C.
Does it rain much in Madrid in March?
Madrid March averages 25mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.
What should I wear in Madrid in March?
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Daylight extending. Light layers for 12°C swings.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Madrid in March?
Madrid March sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 19:30, with 12h 30m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Madrid in March?
Madrid March air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Madrid in March?
In March, Madrid is great for Outdoor terrace season opens, Semana Santa Toledo processions, Retiro Park spring bloom.
Is March peak season in Madrid?
Madrid March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.