Month guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in March
What March is really like in Palma de Mallorca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring arrives, with green countryside and good walking; the sea is still cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Palma de Mallorca: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (15°C (59°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:01
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Green, mild and sunny, perfect for walking, cycling and sightseeing; the sea warms up by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Palma de Mallorca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Old Town
Old town courtyards
Go in the morning, when more gates are open; look but do not enter private courtyards unless they are signposted as open.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Town
Basílica de Sant Francesc
A Gothic Franciscan church with a two-tiered cloister of slender columns, one of the most beautiful in Palma.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Street · Old Town
Passeig des Born and Plaça Major
Look up at the modernist façades of Can Casasayas on Plaça del Mercat and Can Forteza Rey near Plaça Major.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Architecture
Market · Old Town
Mercat de l'Olivar
Palma's main covered food market, near Plaça d'Espanya, has a large fish hall, stalls of sobrassada, cheeses, olives and fruit, and tapas counters serving seafood, oysters and glasses of wine.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Palma de Mallorca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring arrives, with green countryside and good walking; the sea is still cold.
+How warm is Palma de Mallorca in March?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palma de Mallorca in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.