Benidorm in March: weather, water temperatures and things to do
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Benidorm is suitable for sightseeing, but rain is frequent. Daytime temperatures average +17 °C, so a jacket will be useful for walks. The water is cold, so this month is unsuitable for a swimming holiday.
Weather in March
Average daytime temperatures vary little between early, mid- and late March. There is no clear advantage in warmth between these periods.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Sun and precipitation in March
Monthly averages
Sunny
13 days
Sun and clouds
11 days
Cloudy
7 days
By part of the month
| Dates | Sunny | Sun and clouds | Cloudy | Days with precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 4 days | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| 11–20 | 4 days | 3 days | 3 days | 4 days |
| 21–31 | 5 days | 4 days | 2 days | 5 days |
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | WaterWater | Days with precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +16 °C | +11 °C | +14 °C | about 3 out of 10 |
| 11–20 March | +17 °C | +12 °C | +15 °C | about 4 out of 10 |
| 21–31 March | +17 °C | +12 °C | +15 °C | about 5 out of 11 |
Water in March
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +14 °C in the first ten days and +15 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Benidorm.
Rainfall in March
Historical records show that March has precipitation on roughly half the days. This includes light precipitation and does not mean it lasts all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | WaterWater |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +16 °C | +11 °C | +14 °C |
| March | +17 °C | +12 °C | +15 °C |
| April | +18 °C | +13 °C | +16 °C |
March and February have similar average daytime temperatures. Neither has a clear advantage in warmth. Both the air and the water are warmer in April than in March.
The annual charts for Benidorm compare air and water temperatures throughout the year. For historical weather in March across different years, see the weather archive.
Things to do in March
- The Balcón del Mediterráneo stands on a rocky headland between the beaches. The upper terrace offers coastal views without the steep steps down to the lower one.
- The Poniente promenade runs from Elche Park along the beach. Its curved design and colourful paving make it a distinctive place for a walk.
- The Boca del Calvari Museum on Paseo de la Carretera hosts changing exhibitions, including displays about the town’s history. The current exhibition and opening hours are worth checking before a visit.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Water temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.
Cloud cover is estimated from local six-hour intervals weighted by their overlap with daylight: up to 25% clear or mostly clear, 75% or more mostly cloudy, and partly cloudy in between. These are the site’s categories. Rounded day counts add up to the period length; icons do not represent particular dates. Precipitation is counted separately and may coincide with sunshine. Sunshine hours come from the archive, not from cloud cover. Each metric requires complete data for the same set of years; incomplete metrics are omitted.