La Palma weather in March

La Palma in March: expect average daytime highs of 21.2°C, nights around 15.7°C, a sea temperature of 19.5°C and about 3.9 rainy days. That comes with around 177 hours of sunshine, making it one of Europe's sunniest winter escapes.

La Palma climate averages in March

Monthly climate normals, La Palma Aeropuerto (AEMET, 1981-2010). Sea temperature from multi-year averages.
Average high21.2 °C
Average low15.7 °C
Sea temperature19.5 °C
Rainy days3.9
Sunshine hours177
Sunrise / sunset (mid-month)07:20 / 19:19
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 59 min

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Frequently asked questions

Is La Palma warm in March?

Yes. La Palma in March has average daytime highs of 21.2°C and mild nights around 15.7°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.

Can you swim in the sea on La Palma in March?

The sea around La Palma averages 19.5°C in March — cool, but still swimmable for many, especially with a short wetsuit.

Does it rain much on La Palma in March?

Not much. La Palma sees about 3.9 rainy days on average in March, so most days stay dry and sunny.

What should I pack for La Palma in March?

Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.

What time does it get dark in La Palma in March?

In La Palma in March the sun sets at around 19:19 and rises at around 07:20 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 11 h 59 min of daylight.

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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.

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