La Palma weather in March [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 70°F

🌧 Rainy days

28% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 28%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 70°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: March is genuinely lovely on La Palma—you're looking at pleasantly mild days between 15–21°C, perfect for exploring without overheating. Rain only shows up about 28% of the time, so you'll get solid sunshine (11 hours daily) for hiking those volcanic landscapes. If you hate extreme heat and crowds but love reliable weather, this month is honestly your sweet spot.

By trip type

La Palma in March by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in La Palma. Temperatures rise (21°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	59°F	70°F	26%	0.1in	9.8h	7.6/10
🌤️ February	57°F	70°F	25%	0.1in	10.8h	7.7/10
🌤️ March	59°F	70°F	28%	0.1in	11.0h	7.7/10
🌤️ April	61°F	72°F	30%	0.1in	12.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ May	63°F	75°F	18%	0.0in	12.7h	8.6/10
☀️ June	66°F	79°F	18%	0.0in	13.0h	9.0/10
☀️ July	70°F	82°F	1%	0.0in	13.0h	9.8/10
☀️ August	72°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	12.5h	9.0/10
☀️ September	70°F	82°F	16%	0.0in	11.8h	9.1/10
🌤️ October	68°F	79°F	25%	0.1in	10.5h	8.3/10
🌤️ November	64°F	73°F	37%	0.1in	10.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ December	61°F	70°F	33%	0.1in	9.8h	7.5/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, La Palma averages 70°F, 28% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10. See methodology →

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