Weather in La Palma in March

How March compares

March is the 10th warmest month of the year in La Palma and ranks 69th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Spain it is 36th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, La Palma is 7.1°C warmer by day and 11.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in La Palma peaks at 17.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 91 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.9°C; one night in ten drops to 13.0°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 30.5°C (2017-03-10) and the coldest night 9.3°C (2011-03-14).

Rain in March

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 24 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 99 mm, the driest 2012 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 19.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 19.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (24.1°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:21 and sets about 19:20 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 38%.

Is March a good time to visit La Palma?

March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for La Palma on our scoring are August, September, July.

Comfortable daytime weather, with layers for evenings

March is noticeably milder than London, with average daytime highs 7.1°C higher, but it sits towards the cooler end of La Palma's year. Light layers make more sense than packing only summer clothes: a T-shirt may be comfortable in sunshine, while a jumper or light jacket is useful when sitting outside in the evening. The coldest nights can fall to 13°C or below. There is about 7.3 hours of sunshine within 11.8 hours of daylight, giving you scope to spend time outdoors without needing hot weather. Reaching 25°C is unusual, so do not book expecting reliably hot afternoons or make midday heat the main concern when planning your day.

Some rain, and a sea that still feels cool

Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule March out. About 4 days have measurable rain, so a light waterproof and some flexibility are sensible, though the monthly average cannot tell you which days of your stay will be wet. Leave outdoor plans movable rather than relying on every afternoon being dry. The sea is the bigger catch for a swimming-focused holiday: at 19.3°C, it is bracing rather than comfortably warm. It may suit travellers who already enjoy cooler water, but anyone hoping to linger in the sea should temper their expectations. Pack something dry to put on afterwards, especially if you plan to stay outside into the evening.