SeasonMapNerja weather in March
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March in Nerja: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Nerja · #687 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nerja climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 19°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nerja in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySemana Santa (Easter) holidays in Spain, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nerja's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNerja's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nerja in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Nerja carnival
5 Feb – 10 Mar · usuallyAn evening parade through the town in February or March, small and entirely local, in a month when the foreign residents outnumber the holidaymakers. Warm enough to stand outside for it. Source ↗
- Season
Winter residents' season
1 Nov – 15 MarWinter-sun seasonNorthern Europeans take apartments here for months at a time, so the town keeps its restaurants open through winter instead of shuttering like the resorts further east. Sunny and mild, but not swimming weather.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nerja — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nerja in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Nerja?
- March in Nerja: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Nerja on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Nerja in March?
- In March, Nerja averages a daily high of 18.5°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 52.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nerja in March?
- Nerja has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in March.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Málaga's Carnaval de Malaga around 5 Feb – 10 Mar, and Córdoba, Spain's Orange blossom around 20 Mar – 25 Apr.