Month guide · Seville · Spain
Seville in March
What March is really like in Seville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alonso de Mendoza, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Seville. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Orange blossom scents the city and terraces fill; Holy Week sometimes falls in late March.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Seville: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (18°C (64°F)), March is warmer; by April highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:35
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Orange blossom, warm days and the city's two great festivals, Holy Week and the April Fair; book early and expect peak prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Semana Santa — Holy Week processions (March or April, dates move with Easter)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Palace · El Centro
Casa de Pilatos
Visit after the Alcázar to compare the two palaces; it is far less crowded.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Palace · Macarena
Palacio de las Dueñas
The Seville residence of the House of Alba is a 15th- and 16th-century palace with courtyard gardens, bougainvillea and a collection of art and furniture.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · El Centro
Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
Visit on a hot afternoon; the cloisters and galleries are cool and rarely crowded.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
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Historic site · El Arenal
Plaza de toros de la Maestranza
One of Spain's oldest and most prestigious bullrings, built mainly in the 18th century with a baroque facade and an oval arena.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 9°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Seville?
One of the best months to visit Seville, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Seville?
It is one of the best months to visit Seville. Orange blossom scents the city and terraces fill; Holy Week sometimes falls in late March.
+How warm is Seville in March?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seville in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.