Your March weather guide
WarmWeather in Playa de las Americas in March
March is a good choice for Playa de las Americas if you want mild warmth rather than a hot beach holiday. Average afternoons reach around 20°C, nights fall to 15°C, and the sea sits near 19°C. For a UK traveller, that means comfortable weather for spending time outdoors, but not guaranteed swimming weather. Go for brighter days and gentle warmth; pack layers and accept that rain may interrupt your plans.
Long-term climate averages for Playa de las Américas, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Playa de las Americas, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Playa de las Américas.
- Average daytime high
- 20.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 13°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.9°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 19.1°C
- year to year: 19°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.4h
- 71% of 11.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 23 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 8%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.1°C
- 2017-03-09
- Record low 1991-2020
- 10.0°C
- 2006-03-03
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2917 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 Playa de las Americas. Within Spain it is 13th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Playa de las Americas is 9.9°C warmer by day and 12.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Playa de las Americas peaks at 20.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 13 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.4°C; one night in ten drops to 13.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 31.1°C (2017-03-09) and the coldest night 10.0°C (2006-03-03).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 23 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1993 with 106 mm, the driest 2020 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 19.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.5°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 07:16 and sets about 19:15 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 29%.
Is March a good time to visit Playa de las Americas?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Playa de las Americas on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm afternoons, but keep a layer for evenings
The daytime average of 20.4°C suits travellers who find summer heat tiring. Light clothing should work for warmer afternoons, with a jumper or light jacket useful after sunset. Nights average 15.4°C, while the coldest can fall to 13°C or below, so outdoor dinners may feel cool if you sit still. A hotter afternoon is possible, but days reaching 25°C account for just 8% of March days. That makes March better for being comfortably outdoors than for anyone set on strong heat. Keep your clothing flexible rather than packing only beachwear, and use the warmer part of the day for relaxing outside.
Plenty of sunshine, with a bracing sea
March brings about 8.4 hours of sunshine within 11.8 hours of daylight, giving you a useful stretch of daylight for outdoor plans. Rain is still part of the picture, with about 5 rainy days, so leave some flexibility rather than expecting uninterrupted sunshine. A light waterproof is sensible, alongside sunglasses and sun protection. The main catch for a beach-focused trip is the water: an average sea temperature of 19.1°C feels bracing rather than comfortably warm. Year-to-year temperatures range from 18°C to 20°C, so warm swimming water is not a sound expectation. March suits time beside the sea better than long, leisurely swims if you dislike cool water.
A little perspective
Playa de las Americas 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 | 19.6°C | 15.1°C | 19.9°C | 7.0 | 19 | 4 | 1% |
| February | 19.8°C | 15.1°C | 19.3°C | 7.9 | 25 | 4 | 3% |
| MarchSelected | 20.4°C | 15.4°C | 19.1°C | 8.4 | 23 | 5 | 8% |
| April | 20.6°C | 15.7°C | 19.5°C | 9.0 | 17 | 5 | 6% |
| May | 21.7°C | 16.7°C | 20.2°C | 10.0 | 9 | 3 | 9% |
| June | 23.2°C | 18.1°C | 21.3°C | 11.7 | 6 | 2 | 18% |
| Julybest | 25.9°C | 20.4°C | 22.1°C | 12.9 | 1 | 0 | 51% |
| Augustbest | 26.6°C | 21.3°C | 23.0°C | 11.7 | 2 | 1 | 65% |
| Septemberbest | 25.4°C | 20.4°C | 23.7°C | 9.2 | 11 | 3 | 49% |
| October | 24.5°C | 19.7°C | 23.6°C | 7.4 | 25 | 6 | 30% |
| November | 22.6°C | 18.1°C | 22.5°C | 6.6 | 22 | 6 | 16% |
| December | 20.7°C | 16.4°C | 21.1°C | 6.6 | 39 | 6 | 1% |
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
Playa de las Americas in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Playa de las Americas hot in March?
Playa de las Americas is warm in March: the average daytime high is 20.4°C and nights average 15.4°C. Roughly 1 in 13 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Playa de las Americas in March?
The sea around Playa de las Americas 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 19°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Playa de las Americas in March?
Playa de las Americas sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 23 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (106 mm) and the driest was 2020 (3 mm).
How sunny is Playa de las Americas in March?
Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas compare with the UK in March?
Playa de las Americas is on average 9.9°C warmer than London by day in March (20.4°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Playa de las Americas?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Playa de las Americas reached 31.1°C on 2017-03-09, and the coldest night dropped to 10.0°C on 2006-03-03.
How much warmer is it than London in March?
The average daytime high is 20.4°C, compared with 10.5°C in London - a difference of 9.9°C. That is a substantial lift in daytime warmth, though evenings still call for an extra layer rather than summer clothing alone.
Is the flight short enough for a brief break?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, putting it in short-haul territory. That makes March a reasonable option for a brief warm-weather break, provided you are happy with mild afternoons rather than reliable heat.
Should I wait until later for hotter weather?
If heat is your priority, March is not the strongest choice. July, August and September are the best months overall here. March makes more sense if you prefer gentler daytime warmth and do not need warm seawater.
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 Playa de las Américas. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.4 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