March in Madrid averages highs of 16 °C (61 °F) and lows of 5 °C (40 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 11 h 50 min of daylight.
March weather in Madrid at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Madrid?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. March is usually shoulder season in Madrid: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in Spain, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Madrid in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Retiro Park — boating lake and Crystal Palace outdoors
- Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel outdoors
- Tapas in La Latina — especially on Sunday after El Rastro market outdoors
- Prado Museum — Velázquez and Goya; free in the last two hours indoors
- Royal Palace — and the Almudena cathedral indoors
- Reina Sofía — Picasso's Guernica indoors
Where to stay: Sol or Huertas for sights on foot; Malasaña or Chueca for bars; Salamanca for upmarket.
What to pack for Madrid in March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (61 °F), nights near 5 °C (40 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Madrid costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €150–300 |
Excluding flights. March is usually shoulder season in Madrid: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seville | 21° / 10° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Porto | 16° / 8° | 11 | Tough month |
| Lisbon | 17° / 10° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Madrid?
By the numbers, March is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (61 °F) and about 7 rainy days. March is usually shoulder season in Madrid: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, September.
How warm is Madrid in March?
Average highs are 16 °C (61 °F) and lows 5 °C (40 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in March?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 58 mm in total. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Madrid.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.