March weather forecastZumaia, Spain

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cool month in Zumaia, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between max 12.4°C (54.3°F) and min 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March registers at a still cool 12.4°C (54.3°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Zumaia notes an average temperature descent to a frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F) in March, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Zumaia, Spain, in March, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Zumaia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 214.2 days and collects up to 837mm (32.95") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Zumaia. March is the last month it regularly snows in Zumaia, Spain. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Zumaia aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Zumaia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature in Zumaia is 12.6°C (54.7°F).
Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 12.6°C (54.7°F) even if temperatures dip below 10°C (50°F); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 13°C (55.4°F) is distressing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Zumaia is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:34 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zumaia are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

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

The high-temperature, in March, in Zumaia, records 12.4°C (54.3°F), while the low-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Zumaia is 77%.

In March, in Zumaia, Spain, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout March, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Zumaia aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow.

In Zumaia, the average seawater temperature in March is 12.6°C (54.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In Zumaia, Spain, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, in Zumaia, Spain, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:34 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Zumaia is 7.1h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Zumaia.

In Zumaia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

10.5°C

12.4°C

14.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.5km/h

16.3km/h

14.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.1

0.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average high temperature in March: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.9°C).

Average low temperature in March: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average pressure in March: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average wind speed in March: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average rainfall in March: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (44mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average rainfall days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average snowfall in March: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average sea temperature in March: 12.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12.4°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Zumaia, Spain

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May and November (9km).