Your March weather guide
WarmWeather in La Gomera in March
La Gomera in March is a good choice for mild, mostly dry weather, rather than a holiday built around strong heat and long swims. Daytime highs average about 21°C, nights stay near 18°C, and the sea is a bracing 19°C. For a UK traveller, that means comfortable conditions for spending time outdoors, with light layers for evenings. Go for the warmth and sunshine, but keep expectations of hot beach weather in check.
Long-term climate averages for San Sebastian de la Gomera, not a forecast · 1991-2020
La Gomera, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for San Sebastian de la Gomera.
- Average daytime high
- 20.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 23°C
- Average night-time low
- 17.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.2°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 19.1°C
- year to year: 18°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.4h
- 71% of 11.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 14 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 2%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.4°C
- 2017-03-08
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.6°C
- 1993-03-15
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2929 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 10th warmest month of the year in La Gomera and ranks 52nd of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Spain it is 11th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, La Gomera is 10.2°C warmer by day and 14.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in La Gomera peaks at 20.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 53 days top 25°C and 1 in 250 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.6°C; one night in ten drops to 15.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 33.4°C (2017-03-08) and the coldest night 12.6°C (1993-03-15).
Rain in March
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 14 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1993 with 79 mm, the driest 2012 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 19.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.4°C to 19.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:18 and sets about 19:17 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 29%.
Is March a good time to visit La Gomera?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for La Gomera on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
A noticeable lift from London, without much heat
March brings a clear step up from London: average daytime highs are 10.2°C higher. That makes La Gomera a sensible option if you want to spend more of your holiday outside without planning everything around avoiding the heat. Pack light daytime clothes, but include a layer rather than relying entirely on summer clothing. Days reaching 25°C account for just 2%, so sustained hot weather is not a realistic expectation. The catch is that pleasant air temperatures do not guarantee it will feel warm enough to sit still in swimwear. This month suits travellers who prefer gentle warmth to heat.
Mostly dry days, with a cooler sea
Rain is unlikely to dominate your plans: March averages about 2 rainy days, making outdoor time a reasonable focus for the trip. That is not a promise of an entirely dry stay, so a light waterproof is still a practical addition. Around 8.4 hours of sunshine within 11.8 hours of daylight gives you plenty of scope to be outside without squeezing everything into midday. Swimming is the bigger compromise. The sea averages 19.1°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. If you enjoy cooler water, a dip may appeal; if warm-water swimming is central to your holiday, March is a less convincing choice.
A little perspective
La Gomera 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 | 20.1°C | 17.1°C | 19.9°C | 6.9 | 14 | 3 | 1% |
| February | 20.2°C | 17.2°C | 19.3°C | 7.9 | 18 | 3 | 3% |
| MarchSelected | 20.7°C | 17.6°C | 19.1°C | 8.4 | 14 | 3 | 2% |
| April | 21.3°C | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | 9.1 | 8 | 2 | 3% |
| May | 22.5°C | 19.5°C | 20.2°C | 10.0 | 3 | 1 | 5% |
| Junebest | 24.4°C | 21.5°C | 21.3°C | 11.8 | 2 | 1 | 28% |
| Julybest | 25.9°C | 23.1°C | 22.0°C | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 84% |
| Augustbest | 26.8°C | 23.9°C | 22.9°C | 11.4 | 1 | 0 | 97% |
| September | 26.3°C | 23.4°C | 23.7°C | 9.2 | 5 | 1 | 85% |
| October | 25.0°C | 22.1°C | 23.5°C | 7.4 | 16 | 4 | 48% |
| November | 22.9°C | 20.1°C | 22.4°C | 6.5 | 16 | 4 | 11% |
| December | 21.2°C | 18.4°C | 21.1°C | 6.5 | 33 | 5 | 2% |
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
La Gomera in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is La Gomera hot in March?
La Gomera is warm in March: the average daytime high is 20.7°C and nights average 17.6°C. Roughly 1 in 53 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in La Gomera in March?
The sea around La Gomera averages 19.1°C in March, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in La Gomera in March?
La Gomera sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 14 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (79 mm) and the driest was 2012 (0 mm).
How sunny is La Gomera in March?
La Gomera gets around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does La Gomera compare with the UK in March?
La Gomera is on average 10.2°C warmer than London by day in March (20.7°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in La Gomera?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in La Gomera reached 33.4°C on 2017-03-08, and the coldest night dropped to 12.6°C on 1993-03-15.
Will I need warm clothes in the evening?
Bring a jumper or light jacket for evenings. The average night low is 17.6°C, but the coldest 10% of nights fall to 15.5°C or below. Light layers give you more flexibility than packing only for the daytime warmth.
Is March one of La Gomera's best months for warmth?
No. March ranks 10 among the island's 12 months for warmth. It works better for a mild-weather break than a hot holiday. June, July and August are stronger overall choices if your dates are flexible and warmth matters more to you.
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 San Sebastián de la Gomera (San Sebastian de la Gomera). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.2 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