Ibiza · Month comparison
March vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs March at #6. Closing parties — the connoisseurs month with August weather, half the crowds and the seasons biggest sets.
March
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Pre-season — staff arriving, restaurants opening, but no actual season yet.
- ↑Beach restaurants on the east coast begin opening from mid-month at 50% off summer menus
- ↑Hippy markets (Las Dalias, Punta Arabi) start opening again on Saturdays
September
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Closing parties — the connoisseurs month with August weather, half the crowds and the seasons biggest sets.
- ↑Closing parties run all month — Amnesia, DC10, Pacha hold their flagship final nights
- ↑Sea at its warmest of the year at 24-25C with calmer winds
| Factor | March | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 9 |
| Value score | 10 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 5 |
| Events score | 2 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 18°C | 28°C |
| Monthly rain | 30mm | 50mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 9hrs |
March trade-offs
- ↓Easter timing variable — late Easter means peak prices spike unexpectedly
- ↓Sea still 15C — paddleboarding viable, swimming only for the brave
September trade-offs
- ↓Wettest month of the year — short violent storms can wash out single days
- ↓Some beach restaurants begin closing for the season from last week of September
Scores compare months within Ibiza. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →