Weather in Majorca in March

How March compares

March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Majorca and ranks 81st of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Spain it is 59th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Majorca is 6.0°C warmer by day and 7.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Majorca peaks at 16.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.4°C; one night in ten drops to 7.8°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 26.4°C (2001-03-23) and the coldest night 2.7°C (2010-03-11).

Rain in March

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 27 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 75 mm, the driest 1997 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 14.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.6°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 Majorca?

March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Majorca on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable for walking, cool for sitting out

March is better suited to being active outdoors than spending the day in swimwear. The warmer days reach 19.4°C or more, which can make a sunny afternoon pleasant, but that is not the everyday expectation. Pack layers you can remove while walking and put back on when you stop. A jumper and jacket are sensible for evenings, especially as the colder nights fall to 7.8°C or below. You do not need to plan your day around intense midday heat; instead, use the warmer part of the day for longer outdoor plans. For dinner outside, keep an indoor option in mind.

Useful sunshine, with room for rain

There is enough sunshine to make an outdoor-focused trip reasonable, provided your plans are flexible. March averages about 6.6 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, so do not read the mild temperatures as a promise of clear skies all day. With about 5 rainy days during the month, a light waterproof is a useful addition to your bag. Rain is a possibility rather than a reason to rule the month out. Keep outdoor plans movable and check the forecast before committing to a long day outside. If uninterrupted sunshine is essential to your holiday, March is a less convincing choice.

Treat the sea as a bonus, not the plan

The sea is the clearest catch for a March holiday. At an average of 14.4°C, it is cold, and the year-to-year range of 14°C to 15°C offers little reason to expect comfortable swimming. A pleasant afternoon on land does not mean the water will feel warm. Unless you already enjoy cold-water swimming, plan around time beside the sea rather than time in it. Beach sitting will also depend on the day's sunshine and temperature, so keep a layer handy. March works for travellers who see the coast as somewhere to walk and relax, rather than somewhere to spend hours swimming.