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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 82/100

Nerja in March

Excellent · 82/100Beach 27/100
High / low19° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation41 mm8 wet days
Sea15°surface temperature
36.75° N, 3.87° WElevation 51 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goNerja · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82March
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
March: high / low19° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Nerja averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 41 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Days are 1.5° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 82/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Nerja. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 19:23 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 71 minutes over the month.

In March, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.

Why 82/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%46%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 27/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in March

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in March

Around Nerja this month

Vélez-Málaga
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Vélez-Málaga

Andalusia · 21 km W
19°Mar high
8wet days
82score
Vélez-Málaga
Almuñécar
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Almuñécar

Andalusia · 16 km E
19°Mar high
7wet days
84score
Almuñécar
Torrox
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Torrox

Andalusia · 7.0 km W
18°Mar high
8wet days
82score
Torrox
Algarrobo
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Algarrobo

Andalusia · 15 km W
19°Mar high
8wet days
82score
Algarrobo
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in March

Where to go in March
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Canary Islands
20°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Arrecife
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Arrecife

Canary Islands
22°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Arrecife
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands
21°Mar high
3wet days
93score
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Lorca
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Lorca

Murcia
19°Mar high
4wet days
90score
Lorca
·Questions

Nerja in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Nerja?

March scores 82/100 for Nerja, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Nerja in March?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 11°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Nerja in March?

Nerja receives about 41 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Nerja in March?

The sea averages 15°C in March, cold for most swimmers.