Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Ibiza in March
Ibiza in March suits a mild-weather break, not a holiday built around swimming and hot afternoons. Average daytime highs of 17.5°C make time outdoors appealing, but nights around 11.3°C call for layers. The sea is cold at 14.6°C, so treat coastal time as a chance to walk or sit in the sunshine rather than expect comfortable swims. Go for a change from the UK chill, with flexible plans and a jacket.
Long-term climate averages for Ibiza Town, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Ibiza, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Ibiza Town.
- Average daytime high
- 17.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.0°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 14.6°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.0h
- 60% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 22 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 27.6°C
- 2001-03-23
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.7°C
- 2010-03-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 30 min
- 1367 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Ibiza and ranks 71st of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Spain it is 37th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Ibiza is 7.0°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Ibiza peaks at 17.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.3°C; one night in ten drops to 8.6°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 27.6°C (2001-03-23) and the coldest night 2.7°C (2010-03-11).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 22 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1991 with 93 mm, the driest 1998 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 14.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.8°C to 15.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.5°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:05 and sets about 19:01 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is March a good time to visit Ibiza?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Ibiza on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for exploring, cool when the sun goes
March is a sensible choice if you prefer being outdoors without strong heat. The warmer days reach 20.6°C or more, which can feel pleasant for sitting outside, but that is not the everyday expectation. Pack light layers that you can remove during the afternoon, plus a jacket for evenings. The colder nights drop to 8.6°C or below, so do not rely on summer clothing alone. Plan relaxed outdoor time around the warmer part of the day rather than assuming breakfast and dinner will be comfortable outside. If dependable warmth is the main reason for travelling, March is a compromise.
Useful sunshine, with room for rain
With about 7 hours of sunshine across 11.7 hours of daylight, March gives you a useful window for outdoor plans. That does not mean uninterrupted blue skies, so keep your schedule flexible rather than making every day depend on sunshine. There are about 4 rainy days during the month, enough to justify a light waterproof without making rain the main concern when deciding to go. Keep an indoor alternative in mind and use the brighter spells for longer walks or sitting outdoors. Sunglasses belong in your bag, but so does an extra layer for when the sunshine gives way to cloud.
The sea is the main catch
The sea temperature makes March a poor fit for travellers who want swimming to be a daily pleasure. At 14.6°C, the water is cold, not merely refreshing, and a warmer afternoon does not turn it into comfortable bathing water. You can still enjoy time beside the sea, but it is better to plan around walking and taking breaks in the sunshine than spending long periods in the water. If swimming matters more than mild conditions on land, March is difficult to recommend. Bring swimwear if you wish, but do not make a satisfying trip depend on using it.
A little perspective
Ibiza through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8°C | 10.0°C | 14.8°C | 5.4 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 15.1°C | 9.9°C | 14.2°C | 6.2 | 25 | 5 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 17.5°C | 11.3°C | 14.6°C | 7.0 | 22 | 4 | 0% |
| April | 19.8°C | 13.1°C | 15.8°C | 7.7 | 27 | 5 | 1% |
| May | 23.4°C | 15.9°C | 18.4°C | 8.6 | 20 | 3 | 29% |
| Junebest | 27.7°C | 19.6°C | 22.1°C | 11.0 | 8 | 2 | 83% |
| Julybest | 30.6°C | 22.5°C | 25.2°C | 12.3 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Augustbest | 30.9°C | 23.4°C | 26.5°C | 10.6 | 14 | 2 | 99% |
| September | 27.3°C | 21.3°C | 25.2°C | 7.6 | 43 | 5 | 81% |
| October | 23.3°C | 18.0°C | 22.5°C | 6.1 | 44 | 6 | 28% |
| November | 18.5°C | 14.0°C | 19.2°C | 5.3 | 47 | 7 | 0% |
| December | 15.7°C | 11.3°C | 16.4°C | 5.1 | 35 | 6 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Ibiza in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Ibiza hot in March?
Ibiza is mild in March: the average daytime high is 17.5°C and nights average 11.3°C. Roughly 1 in 250 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Ibiza in March?
The sea around Ibiza averages 14.6°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Ibiza in March?
Ibiza sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 22 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (93 mm) and the driest was 1998 (4 mm).
How sunny is Ibiza in March?
Ibiza gets around 7.0 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Ibiza compare with the UK in March?
Ibiza is on average 7.0°C warmer than London by day in March (17.5°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Ibiza?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Ibiza reached 27.6°C on 2001-03-23, and the coldest night dropped to 2.7°C on 2010-03-11.
How much warmer is Ibiza than London in March?
Ibiza's average daytime high is 17.5°C, compared with 10.5°C in London, a difference of 7°C. That is a useful step up for time outdoors, but it is still mild spring weather rather than summer heat. You will still want layers.
Is March a good choice for a short break?
Yes, if you want mild days rather than swimming weather. The flight from London takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, keeping the journey short-haul. Some rain and cool evenings are the trade-offs, so flexible outdoor plans suit March better than a beach-only itinerary.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Ibiza (Ibiza Town). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C