Weather in Costa Adeje in March

How March compares

March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Costa Adeje. Within Spain it is 19th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Costa Adeje is 9.1°C warmer by day and 11.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Costa Adeje peaks at 19.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 24 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.6°C; one night in ten drops to 12.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 30.3°C (2017-03-09) and the coldest night 8.1°C (2017-03-04).

Rain in March

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 30 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1996 with 123 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 19.2°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.4°C to 19.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:16 and sets about 19:15 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 36%.

Is March a good time to visit Costa Adeje?

It is a reasonable choice: mild days. The best months for Costa Adeje on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.

A clear step up from March in the UK

The average daytime high is 9.1°C above London's March figure, so the difference should feel useful rather than tropical. Light clothing can work during warmer spells, but keep a layer handy rather than packing only for summer. The warmest 10% of days reach 23.4°C or more, while just 4% reach 25°C. That makes March better suited to walking and spending time outside than to chasing strong heat. You need not plan the whole day around avoiding midday heat, though sun protection still belongs in your bag. Treat unusually warm afternoons as a bonus, not the basis of the trip.

Useful sunshine, with room for rainy spells

About 7.5 hours of sunshine within 11.8 hours of daylight gives March a good basis for outdoor plans, but it is not a promise of uninterrupted sun. There are about 5 rainy days, so a light waterproof is a sensible addition to your luggage. Keep plans flexible enough to move time outdoors around wet spells rather than expecting every afternoon to suit sitting out. The balance favours a trip where sunshine is welcome but not essential to every activity. If occasional rain would spoil the holiday for you, March is a less convincing choice than its mild temperatures alone might suggest.

The sea is the main compromise

At an average of 19.2°C, the sea is bracing rather than comfortably warm. Its March range of 18°C to 20°C means you should not count on a particularly warm year transforming the swimming experience. If you enjoy cooler water, a dip may appeal; if you prefer lingering in a warm sea, this is the main reason to reconsider the timing. Pack something dry to put on afterwards, along with a jumper or light jacket for later. Evenings are cooler than afternoons, and the coldest 10% of nights fall to 12.3°C or below, making layers more useful than an entirely summer wardrobe.