Santa Cruz de La Palma weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de La Palma in March?
In March, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Day | 19° | 19° | 20° |
| Night | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 20° | 19° | 20° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 6 | 4 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min07:22 – 19:19
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 35 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+0Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in March
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Windproof jacket
Santa Cruz de La Palma in March: quick answers
Is Santa Cruz de La Palma hot in March?
No. In March, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Santa Cruz de La Palma in March?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 19.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to January.
Does it rain much in Santa Cruz de La Palma in March?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)