Madrid · Spain
March
Spring awakening: terraces reopen, Retiro greens up, and crowds are nowhere yet.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Madrid — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
15°C
Low
5.6°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
6.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Madrid
Weather
Very good
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in March
- ↑Retiro Park begins to bloom — magnolias and cherry trees in flower, joggers and locals returning to the paths
- ↑Terrazas begin cautiously reopening: the first hint of Madrid's outdoor drinking culture returns
- ↑Prices still near winter lows while the weather becomes genuinely pleasant for walking
What you sacrifice
- ↓Evenings still cool (5–8°C) — layering essential for late-night terrace sessions
- ↓Can be one of the rainier months: short bursts of rain are common though rarely sustained
- ↓Spring tourist surge not yet arrived, but school holiday groups begin appearing mid-month
How March compares to May (best month)
| Factor | March | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 10 |
| Value | 9 | 7 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)Mexico City (26°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (12°C)Sydney (25°C)Iceland (4°C)Tulum (30°C)Dubai (29°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (28°C)Chiang Mai (34.5°C)Miami (26.7°C)Florence (14.8°C)Queenstown (19.5°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Madrid, not across destinations. Methodology →