What is the weather like in Gibraltar in March?

Short answer

Gibraltar in March averages daytime highs of about 18°C and night-time lows of about 13°C, with around 7 days of rain and 6 to 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 16°C.

Detailed answer

Temperatures

The average daily high in March is 18.3°C and the average low is 12.7°C, based on 1991 to 2020 records at Gibraltar Airport. Older German Weather Service records for 1961 to 1990 are very close.

Rain and sunshine

March averages around 83 mm of rain over about 7 days with 1 mm or more, though totals vary a lot from year to year. Sunshine averages about 6.6 hours a day.

What March is like

March brings noticeably longer, sunnier days, at around 6 to 7 hours of sunshine a day, with highs around 18°C. Rain is still fairly common, but it tends to come in shorter spells than in winter.

The sea is still cool at around 16°C. Spring bird migration across the Strait starts to pick up, which makes March a good month for walking the Upper Rock.

Wind

Gibraltar's weather is shaped by two local winds through the Strait: the Levanter from the east, which brings humid air and cloud over the Rock, and the Poniente from the west, which brings clearer, drier weather. Strong winds around the Rock can make flights divert to Malaga.

What to wear

Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings and a light waterproof. Walking shoes are essential for the Upper Rock and the Mediterranean Steps.