March weather forecastNerja, Spain

March

Weather in March

Coming into March, Nerja presents progressively warmer temperatures, although evenings remain cool. Relative humidity increases, and the frequency of rain falls visibly jumps. The sea temperature holds constant, maintaining a brisk swimming climate. The wind starts to slow down marginally, clocking in at an average of 14.1km/h (8.8mph). There is an increased amount of daylight in March, heralding the approach of spring.

Temperature

Nerja ushers in March with an average high-temperature of a still mild 14.8°C (58.6°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In March, Nerja's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are March and November, with an average 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January through March, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 15°C (59°F). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Nerja is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Nerja, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:37 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.6h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Nerja, 14.8°C (58.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.8°C (49.6°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are most humid months in Nerja, Spain.

In Nerja, Spain, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

The months with the most rainfall in Nerja are March and November, with an average 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

In Nerja, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

January through March, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Nerja, Spain.

In March, the average sea temperature in Nerja is 15°C (59°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15°C (59°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:37 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Nerja, Spain, is 8.6h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Nerja, Spain.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Nerja is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

13.3°C

14.8°C

17.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.8km/h

15.3km/h

14.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

8.3

10.9

10.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.4

17.8

15.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

23%

25%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Nerja, Spain

Average high temperature in March: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Nerja, Spain

Average pressure in March: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Nerja, Spain

Average wind speed in March: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Nerja, Spain

Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Nerja, Spain

Average rainfall in March: 27mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and November (27mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Nerja, Spain

Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2.8 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Nerja, Spain

Average sea temperature in March: 15°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (15°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nerja, Spain

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nerja, Spain

Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Nerja, Spain

Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Nerja, Spain

Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Nerja, Spain

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).