Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Magaluf in March
Magaluf in March suits a mild-weather break rather than a beach holiday built around swimming. Average daytime highs are about 16°C, nights fall to around 12°C and the sea is cold at 14°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is gentler daytime weather without summer heat; the catch is that evenings still need layers and sunshine is not guaranteed. Go for time outdoors, but do not pack as though summer has arrived.
Long-term climate averages for Magaluf, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Magaluf, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Magaluf.
- Average daytime high
- 15.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.1°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 14.4°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.6h
- 56% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 26 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 21.4°C
- 2001-03-07
- Record low 1991-2020
- 4.7°C
- 2010-03-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1311 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 Magaluf. Within Spain it is 75th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Magaluf is 5.1°C warmer by day and 8.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Magaluf peaks at 15.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.8°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 11.7°C; one night in ten drops to 9.4°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 21.4°C (2001-03-07) and the coldest night 4.7°C (2010-03-11).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 26 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 68 mm, the driest 1997 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 14.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.7°C to 15.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:01 and sets about 18:56 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 44%.
Is March a good time to visit Magaluf?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Magaluf on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Milder than London, but not reliably warm
March afternoons in Magaluf average 5.1°C warmer than London, a noticeable improvement without being hot. The warmer days reach around 18°C or more, so lighter clothing may feel comfortable during a sunny spell, but a jumper and jacket remain useful. At the colder end, nights can fall to around 9°C or below, making an extra layer sensible for evenings outside. There is no need to organise your day around avoiding intense midday heat: March is better suited to being active outdoors than lying still in swimwear. If warmth is the main reason for travelling, the daytime average is the limitation to keep in mind before booking.
Useful sunshine, some rain and a cold sea
With about 6.6 hours of sunshine across 11.7 hours of daylight, March offers scope for time outside, but not uninterrupted sun. Around 5 rainy days means a light waterproof is sensible; keep outdoor plans flexible rather than assuming every afternoon will stay dry. The sea is the bigger compromise for a beach-focused trip. At 14.4°C on average, it is cold rather than merely bracing, so do not make comfortable sea swimming the centre of your holiday. Sitting by the water may appeal when the sun is out, but bring layers and have an alternative plan for wetter spells. This is a better fit for travellers who enjoy mild conditions than those seeking beach heat.
A little perspective
Magaluf 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 | 14.0°C | 10.8°C | 14.8°C | 4.9 | 35 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 13.9°C | 10.3°C | 14.1°C | 5.7 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 15.6°C | 11.7°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 26 | 5 | 0% |
| April | 17.6°C | 13.6°C | 15.7°C | 7.2 | 37 | 7 | 0% |
| May | 20.9°C | 16.6°C | 18.4°C | 8.3 | 29 | 5 | 6% |
| Junebest | 25.0°C | 20.4°C | 22.1°C | 10.7 | 16 | 3 | 49% |
| Julybest | 28.1°C | 23.4°C | 25.3°C | 12.1 | 5 | 1 | 93% |
| Augustbest | 28.6°C | 24.2°C | 26.6°C | 10.5 | 16 | 2 | 96% |
| September | 25.6°C | 21.7°C | 25.3°C | 7.3 | 44 | 7 | 65% |
| October | 22.1°C | 18.6°C | 22.6°C | 5.6 | 53 | 8 | 10% |
| November | 17.8°C | 14.7°C | 19.2°C | 4.8 | 51 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.1°C | 12.1°C | 16.4°C | 4.7 | 38 | 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
Magaluf in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Magaluf hot in March?
Magaluf is mild in March: the average daytime high is 15.6°C and nights average 11.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
Can you swim in the sea in Magaluf in March?
The sea around Magaluf averages 14.4°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 Magaluf in March?
Magaluf sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 26 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (68 mm) and the driest was 1997 (1 mm).
How sunny is Magaluf in March?
Magaluf gets around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Magaluf compare with the UK in March?
Magaluf is on average 5.1°C warmer than London by day in March (15.6°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Magaluf?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Magaluf reached 21.4°C on 2001-03-07, and the coldest night dropped to 4.7°C on 2010-03-11.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 24 min, making Magaluf a short-haul option. That is a relatively short journey for milder March weather, though the destination is still cool enough to need a jacket rather than just summer clothes.
Does Magaluf get hot in March?
Do not plan on hot weather. March days average 15.6°C, and the share reaching 25°C is 0%. Even the warmer days are more about comfortable daytime conditions than dependable sunbathing heat, so pack layers rather than relying on shorts and swimwear.
Would a summer visit be a better choice?
If your priority is warmer holiday weather, June, July and August are the strongest choices here. March makes more sense if you prefer mild days and can accept cold seawater, some rain and evenings that call for extra clothing.
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 Magaluf. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.7 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