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Where to go in March

150 European cities, ranked on what March is really like — weather, crowds and fares, from the data.

By ReasonStay editorial team · Updated · How we verify

In short

Warm, without the crowds: Seville, 20 °C · below average (0.8× an average month); Córdoba, 19 °C · below average (0.8× an average month); Málaga, 19 °C · below average (0.8× an average month). Warmest in March: Tenerife, 21 °C highs, 9 rain days; Seville, 20 °C highs, 10 rain days; Lanzarote, 20 °C highs, 4 rain days.

March

Warm, without the crowds

Average high 18–28 °C in March and visitor nights at or below an average month for the region (Eurostat). Warmest first.

Explore the ornamental arches and ceilings of Seville's Real Alcázar, showcasing stunning Mudéjar architecture. Seville Spain. 20 °C · below average (0.8× an average month) Striking arches and historical art inside the stunning Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Córdoba Spain. 19 °C · below average (0.8× an average month) View of the Alcazaba in Málaga, showcasing ancient fortress architecture amidst lush greenery. Málaga Spain. 19 °C · below average (0.8× an average month) A scenic aerial view of Funchal, Madeira with charming red-roofed houses under a bright blue sky. Funchal (Madeira) Portugal. 19 °C · average (0.9× an average month) Explore the futuristic architecture of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences on a bright day. Valencia Spain. 19 °C · below average (0.8× an average month) Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. Alicante Spain. 19 °C · below average (0.8× an average month) Charming harbor scene with docked boats and ancient fort in Antalya, Türkiye. Antalya Türkiye. 18 °C · quiet (0.5× an average month) Aerial shot of Heraklion Natural History Museum showcasing dinosaur models and urban landscape. Heraklion (Crete) Greece. 18 °C · quiet (0.1× an average month)
March

Warmest in March

Highest average daily high in March (ten-year ERA5 normals), capped at 32 °C.

Majestic view of Mount Teide surrounded by clouds in the Canary Islands. Tenerife Spain. 21 °C highs, 9 rain days Explore the ornamental arches and ceilings of Seville's Real Alcázar, showcasing stunning Mudéjar architecture. Seville Spain. 20 °C highs, 10 rain days Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. Lanzarote Spain. 20 °C highs, 4 rain days Striking arches and historical art inside the stunning Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Córdoba Spain. 19 °C highs, 11 rain days View of the Alcazaba in Málaga, showcasing ancient fortress architecture amidst lush greenery. Málaga Spain. 19 °C highs, 10 rain days A scenic aerial view of Funchal, Madeira with charming red-roofed houses under a bright blue sky. Funchal (Madeira) Portugal. 19 °C highs, 13 rain days Explore the futuristic architecture of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences on a bright day. Valencia Spain. 19 °C highs, 9 rain days Scenic view of Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain. Alicante Spain. 19 °C highs, 8 rain days
March

Driest in March

Fewest days with at least 1 mm of rain in March, among cities averaging 12 °C or more.

Barren volcanic terrain of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain under vivid blue skies. Lanzarote Spain. 4 rain days, 20 °C Explore a vibrant coastal marina filled with sailboats against a city backdrop. Marseille France. 6 rain days, 15 °C Breathtaking Santorini village of Oia with iconic Greek architecture and flags. Santorini Greece. 6 rain days, 15 °C Detailed view of the Caryatids on the Erechtheion at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Captures ancient Greek architecture. Athens Greece. 6 rain days, 16 °C Elegant architecture of Monte Carlo Casino and nearby building in sunny Monaco. Monaco Monaco. 7 rain days, 15 °C Golden light illuminates St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, highlighting its Baroque architecture. Valletta Malta. 7 rain days, 17 °C Stunning view of majestic building and palm trees in sunny Cannes, France. Cannes France. 7 rain days, 16 °C Scenic view of traditional white homes on a Greek island during daytime. Mykonos Greece. 7 rain days, 16 °C
March

Lowest fares in March 2027

Lowest fare found in recent flight searches (Aviasales) from London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm or New York for March 2027. Fares change daily.

A stunning view of the iconic Milan Cathedral with birds flying against a clear blue sky. Milan Italy. from €20 · 15 °C A picturesque view of an ancient castle surrounded by vibrant greenery under a cloudy sky. Edinburgh United Kingdom. from €21 · 9 °C Charming riverside architecture in Gdańsk, showcasing historical buildings and a modern bridge. Gdańsk Poland. from €21 · 8 °C Aerial panoramic view of Luxembourg City featuring the Abbey of Neumünster and winding river. Luxembourg City Luxembourg. from €21 · 10 °C A vibrant scene at Frankfurt's Christmas market with people, carousel, and festive decorations. Frankfurt Germany. from €23 · 11 °C Detailed view of the ornate facade of Heidelberg Castle in Germany, showcasing its Renaissance architecture. Heidelberg Germany. from €23 · 12 °C Intricate stained glass windows inside Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. Barcelona Spain. from €24 · 16 °C Rugby players practice on lush grounds of Trinity College Dublin. Dublin Ireland. from €24 · 10 °C

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