Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Palma in March
Palma in March suits a mild-weather city break, not a holiday built around swimming or reliable heat. Average daytime highs of 16.5°C make walking more comfortable than sitting still in light clothing, while nights around 10.4°C call for a jacket. The sea is cold at 14.4°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer afternoons and time outdoors, provided you are happy to pack layers and keep plans flexible when rain arrives.
Long-term climate averages for Palma, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Palma, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Palma.
- Average daytime high
- 16.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 19°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.0°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
- 27 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.4°C
- 2001-03-23
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.7°C
- 2010-03-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1306 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 Palma. Within Spain it is 60th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Palma 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 Palma 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 Palma?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Palma on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild days, cool evenings
Palma's average March afternoon is 6°C warmer than London's, a noticeable improvement without feeling like summer. The warmest days reach 19.4°C or more, so lighter clothing may feel comfortable in sunshine, especially while walking. That is not a reason to leave your warmer layers at home: the coldest nights fall to 7.8°C or below. Pack trousers, tops you can layer and a jacket that works after dark. Plan relaxed outdoor time for the warmer part of the day rather than expecting breakfast or dinner outside to feel warm. March is a good fit if you prefer exploring in mild conditions and do not need beach heat.
Useful sunshine, but keep a rain plan
There is about 6.6 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, giving you scope for time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout your stay. Around 5 rainy days in the month means a waterproof layer is sensible, but rain need not define the trip. Leave room to move outdoor plans around rather than relying on a particular afternoon being dry. The bigger catch for a seaside holiday is the water: at 14.4°C, it is cold, not just a little fresh. Enjoying sunshine beside the sea is a more realistic aim than comfortable swimming. Travellers who want both warm air and inviting water should not treat March as a summer substitute.
A little perspective
Palma 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 | 14.1°C | 9.4°C | 14.7°C | 4.9 | 36 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 14.1°C | 5.6 | 33 | 6 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 16.5°C | 10.4°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 27 | 5 | 0% |
| April | 18.9°C | 12.5°C | 15.6°C | 7.2 | 38 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.7°C | 15.6°C | 18.4°C | 8.2 | 31 | 5 | 23% |
| Junebest | 27.1°C | 19.4°C | 22.1°C | 10.7 | 18 | 3 | 76% |
| Julybest | 30.3°C | 22.3°C | 25.3°C | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 98% |
| Augustbest | 30.5°C | 23.0°C | 26.6°C | 10.4 | 17 | 3 | 98% |
| September | 26.5°C | 20.6°C | 25.3°C | 7.2 | 45 | 7 | 74% |
| October | 22.6°C | 17.4°C | 22.5°C | 5.6 | 55 | 8 | 20% |
| November | 17.8°C | 13.5°C | 19.2°C | 4.8 | 52 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.1°C | 10.7°C | 16.4°C | 4.6 | 38 | 7 | 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
Palma in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Palma hot in March?
Palma is mild in March: the average daytime high is 16.5°C and nights average 10.4°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Palma in March?
The sea around Palma 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 Palma in March?
Palma sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 27 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (75 mm) and the driest was 1997 (1 mm).
How sunny is Palma in March?
Palma 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 Palma compare with the UK in March?
Palma is on average 6.0°C warmer than London by day in March (16.5°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Palma?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Palma reached 26.4°C on 2001-03-23, and the coldest night dropped to 2.7°C on 2010-03-11.
Is Palma warm enough for a beach holiday in March?
Not if your priority is swimming and dependable warmth. Average daytime highs are 16.5°C and the sea is cold at 14.4°C. Time beside the water can fit a mild-weather break, but pack layers rather than relying on beachwear.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 2 h 24 min, making Palma a short-haul option for a March break. The weather trade-off is straightforward: warmer afternoons than London, but still cool evenings and no summer-like sea temperatures.
Should I choose March or wait for a warmer month?
Choose March if mild days suit your plans and swimming is not a priority. If warmth matters more, June, July and August are the stronger choices. March works better for walking with layers than for a holiday centred on heat.
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 Palma. 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