Gran Canaria weather in March
Gran Canaria in March averages 19°C (67°F), 12 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Gran Canaria, March is the third coldest, the sixth wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (67°F)
16–22°C · 61–72°F
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
hours per day
What is Gran Canaria like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Gran Canaria in March?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
March compared with February and April
March in Gran Canaria is 0.8°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
March in Gran Canaria is 0.6°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
Daylight in Gran Canaria in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 12 hours in Gran Canaria, rising about 07:11 and setting about 19:11 local time.
March ends 49 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 54 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Gran Canaria
What to read before you book.
Gran Canaria weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 65°F | 24 mm |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 20 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 12 mm |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 5 mm |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 1 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 0 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 1 mm |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16 mm |
| November | 21°C / 71°F | 18 mm |
| December | 20°C / 67°F | 29 mm |
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FAQs about Gran Canaria in March
March climate averages for Gran Canaria, 1991–2020.
Gran Canaria averages 19°C (67°F) in March, ranging from about 16°C (61°F) at night to 22°C (72°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 12 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 19°C (67°F) against 20°C (68°F) in April — 0.6°C cooler.
March is 0.8°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours of daylight in mid-March, against 13 hours 54 minutes in June and 10 hours 23 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 07:11 and sunset about 19:11 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 49 minutes longer than it starts.
