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Santa Cruz de la Palma in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Santa Cruz de la Palma in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Santa Cruz de la Palma in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 14 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
14 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Cruz de la Palma has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz de la Palma for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +20°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +21°C during the day and a minimum of +18°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +21°C.

Is Santa Cruz de la Palma warm or cold in March?

Santa Cruz de la Palma is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +17°C to +17°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Santa Cruz de la Palma, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March

Santa Cruz de la Palma weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+18°C+19°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+12°C+13°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+27°C+26°C
Rainfall
17 mm14 mm7 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
70%71%70%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
898
Cloudy days
151718
Rainy days
554
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +19°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 17 mm to 14 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santa Cruz de la Palma is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Santa Cruz de la Palma based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Santa Cruz de la Palma is amazing in March with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Cruz de la Palma wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Santa Cruz de la Palma?

This is the weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March 2023:
1 March
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+19°C
2 March
☀️
+19°C
3 March
☁️
+20°C
4 March
🌧️
+20°C
5 March
☁️
+20°C
6 March
☀️
+20°C
7 March
☀️
+20°C
8 March
☀️
+20°C
9 March
☀️
+21°C
10 March
☀️
+21°C
11 March
☀️
+20°C
12 March
☀️
+20°C
13 March
☁️
+20°C
14 March
☀️
+20°C
15 March
☀️
+19°C
16 March
☀️
+20°C
17 March
☁️
+19°C
18 March
☁️
+20°C
19 March
☁️
+19°C
20 March
☁️
+19°C
21 March
☀️
+20°C
22 March
☀️
+19°C
23 March
☀️
+19°C
24 March
☀️
+19°C
25 March
☀️
+21°C
26 March
☀️
+20°C
27 March
☀️
+21°C
28 March
☀️
+21°C
29 March
☀️
+21°C
30 March
☀️
+21°C
31 March
☀️
+21°C
In March 2023 Santa Cruz de la Palma had 22 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Santa Cruz de la Palma climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+20°C) and the highest in 2020 (+24°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 20 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 326 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March:

Is March a good time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma?

March is a really good time to go to Santa Cruz de la Palma. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Can you sunbathe in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March?

March has mild temperatures in Santa Cruz de la Palma. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santa Cruz de la Palma rainy in March?

Santa Cruz de la Palma is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Cruz de la Palma in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.