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Gran Canaria in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Gran Canaria in March is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 19 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
76/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#7
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#12
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Gran Canaria · MarchPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 19 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 4 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
For your trip planning
March: as mild as February, but sunnier
In our series, March in Gran Canaria matches February for average highs and lows, but brings a little less precipitation and more estimated sunshine. April is only marginally warmer and drier again. March ranks among the cooler months of the island's year, so plan outdoor days with an extra layer for the mornings and evenings.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 19 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 5.3 | 76 | 5.5 | 19 | 73 |
| March (selected) | 19 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 6.8 | 77 | 5.5 | 19 | 76 |
| April | 20 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 7.8 | 76 | 5.6 | 19 | 79 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (76/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -3 | -0.5 °C | -0.3 °C | +0.9 | +2.3 mm | -1.5 h | -0.6 % | ±0 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| April | +3 | +0.6 °C | +0.6 °C | -1.4 | -6.5 mm | +1 h | -0.5 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gran Canaria in March?
The average daily high is around 19 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in March?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in March?
The curated estimate is about 4 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 16 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
By the climate score, July, August, September and October are the strongest months for Gran Canaria. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. March is not among them.