Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Torremolinos in March
Torremolinos in March suits a mild-weather break, not a reliably hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs are around 17°C, nights fall to around 10°C, and the sea is cold at about 15°C. It is a reasonable choice for walking, sitting outside when the sun is out and getting away from the UK chill. The catch is that rain can interrupt plans, evenings need layers, and swimming is unlikely to feel comfortable.
Long-term climate averages for Torremolinos, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Torremolinos, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Torremolinos.
- Average daytime high
- 17.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.8°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 15.1°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.1h
- 52% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 52 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.3°C
- 2017-03-11
- Record low 1991-2020
- 1.5°C
- 1993-03-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1651 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 Torremolinos. Within Spain it is 43rd of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Torremolinos is 6.8°C warmer by day and 6.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Torremolinos peaks at 17.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 111 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.2°C; one night in ten drops to 7.7°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 28.3°C (2017-03-11) and the coldest night 1.5°C (1993-03-02).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 52 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 133 mm, the driest 1997 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 15.1°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.5°C to 15.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:29 and sets about 19:25 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is March a good time to visit Torremolinos?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Torremolinos on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild afternoons, but pack for cool evenings
Plan on spring clothing rather than a suitcase built around shorts. The average high of 17.3°C should feel mild for walking, though sitting outside will call for an extra layer when it is cloudy. The warmest 10% of days reach 20.7°C or more, so a warmer afternoon is possible rather than something to count on. After sunset, the average low of 10.2°C makes a jumper and jacket sensible. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 7.7°C or below. For outdoor meals, keep your warmer layer with you rather than dressing only for the afternoon.
Enough sunshine to enjoy, with room for rain
March brings about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day within 11.7 hours of daylight, so there is scope for time outdoors without expecting clear skies throughout. Rain falls on about 7 days, which makes a light waterproof a useful part of your packing. Keep outdoor plans flexible and use the brighter spells for longer walks or sitting outside. The daylight total is not the same as sunshine: some of that time will be cloudy. This month works better for travellers happy to adjust their day than for anyone whose holiday depends on uninterrupted sun.
The sea is the main limitation
At an average of 15.1°C, the sea is cold even if the afternoon air feels pleasant. Its March range of 14°C to 16°C means a warmer year does not turn it into comfortable swimming water. Treat the coast as somewhere to walk or sit when conditions suit, rather than making long swims the focus of the trip. If you are considering a hotel pool, check that it is heated instead of assuming it will be warm enough. March is a better fit for enjoying mild air beside the water than spending much time in it.
A little perspective
Torremolinos 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 | 14.9°C | 8.5°C | 15.1°C | 5.0 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.5°C | 8.7°C | 14.8°C | 5.8 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 17.3°C | 10.2°C | 15.1°C | 6.1 | 52 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.1°C | 11.9°C | 15.8°C | 7.3 | 41 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.2°C | 14.7°C | 17.2°C | 8.6 | 25 | 4 | 17% |
| Junebest | 26.2°C | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 67% |
| Julybest | 29.1°C | 21.0°C | 21.9°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 96% |
| Augustbest | 29.2°C | 21.5°C | 23.3°C | 10.9 | 4 | 1 | 98% |
| September | 25.9°C | 18.8°C | 21.6°C | 8.1 | 24 | 3 | 64% |
| October | 22.1°C | 15.5°C | 19.4°C | 5.8 | 58 | 7 | 13% |
| November | 18.0°C | 11.9°C | 17.2°C | 5.2 | 72 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 15.8°C | 4.5 | 69 | 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
Best months here
On warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, start with these.
Keep exploring
Similar in March
Closest matches on daytime temperature, sea temperature and sunshine, in other countries.
A little more detail
Torremolinos in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Torremolinos hot in March?
Torremolinos is mild in March: the average daytime high is 17.3°C and nights average 10.2°C. Roughly 1 in 111 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Torremolinos in March?
The sea around Torremolinos averages 15.1°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Torremolinos in March?
Torremolinos sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 52 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (133 mm) and the driest was 1997 (2 mm).
How sunny is Torremolinos in March?
Torremolinos gets around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Torremolinos compare with the UK in March?
Torremolinos is on average 6.8°C warmer than London by day in March (17.3°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Torremolinos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Torremolinos reached 28.3°C on 2017-03-11, and the coldest night dropped to 1.5°C on 1993-03-02.
How much warmer is Torremolinos than London in March?
The average daytime high is 17.3°C in Torremolinos, compared with 10.5°C in London, a difference of 6.8°C. That is a noticeable step up for time outdoors, but it still calls for spring layers rather than expecting summer warmth.
Is March hot enough for sunbathing?
You may enjoy sitting in the sun on warmer afternoons, but dependable sunbathing heat is unlikely. Only 1% of days reach 25°C, and the average daytime high is 17.3°C. Choose March for mild outdoor weather, not guaranteed 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 Torremolinos. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 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