Mallorca in March: weather, temperatures and rain days

1What the weather is like in Mallorca in March

In Mallorca March is a transitional month. The days get warmer, yet it is among the months with the most rain days: only November has more at the station. The amount of rain stays moderate, so many showers are short or light.

On average over the years 2011 to 2025, the Palma de Mallorca CMT station reaches 18.1 °C by day and 10.5 °C at night in March. On 6.1 days at least 1 mm of rain falls, adding up to 37.3 mm in the month.

For comparison: in February the average high is 16.4 °C, in April it is 20.4 °C. For rainfall, March ranks number 6 of 12 months. The wettest is November with 87.3 mm, the driest is July with 2.7 mm.

Individual days deviate strongly from the average. The highest value for March in the years 2011 to 2025 was 27.3 °C on 11 March 2023, the lowest 5.1 °C on 17 March 2015.

The figures apply to Palma right on the coast. Inland and in the Serra de Tramuntana, the weather can turn out very different on the same day.

2Day by day: March in Palma in the calendar

The calendar shows for each day in March the average high and low for the years 2011 to 2025 and the share of years in which at least 1 mm of rain fell on that date. These are averages from past years and not a forecast. For the next few days, see the live forecast for Mallorca.

Averages of past years, not a forecast. Station: PALMA DE MALLORCA CMT. Data: NOAA GHCN-Daily.

3Sea temperature in Mallorca in March

Off the Bay of Palma the sea averages 14.7 °C in March. In February it is 14.5 °C, in April 16.3 °C. The water is hardly warmer than in February. For most people it is too cold for swimming.

The value comes from the NOAA OISST satellite analysis for open water off the bay, averaged over 2011 to 2025. In shallow coves and right at the beach the water can be warmer or colder.

4What to pack for Mallorca in March

Clothing in layers suits March: T-shirt, jumper and a light jacket that keeps out wind and showers. Long trousers are comfortable in the evening. If you hike or cycle, take sturdy shoes and rain protection. From now on sun cream belongs in your luggage.

5Which activities suit the weather in March

• Beach: Sunbathing yes, swimming only for the very hardy.
• Boat trip: Possible on calm days. Ask the provider when the season starts.
• Hiking: Very good temperatures for long tours. Pack rain protection.
• Caves: A safe choice on one of the rain days.
• City: Pleasant on foot, often without a jacket during the day.

The climate table for Mallorca and the overview of the best time to visit show how March fits into the whole year. Right next to it are February and April. The travel guide mallorcaplaner.com collects ideas for outings.