Plate III · Spring

Mallorca in March: weather and things to do

Spring peeks in: longer days, green fields and Balearic Islands Day on 1 March.

Air
17.5°/ 5.2°
Sea
14.4°
Rain
4.5 rainy days
00061218 07:0118:56 11.9 hours of daylight
Sunrise 07:01Sunset 18:56

March in four instruments

Air

17.5°Caverage high · low 5.2 °C

Sea

Cold

14.4°Caverage water temperature

Rain

4.5days with rain (≥ 1 mm) · 26 mm a month

Sun

6.5hhours of sunshine a day · 55 % of daylight hours

March

Tips for March

  • The water is 14.4 °C: cold. Enjoy the sea from a boat, a viewpoint or the shore.

  • Highs of 17.5 °C and lows of 5.2 °C: pack a warm layer for mornings and evenings.

  • It rains on about 4.5 days a month: keep an indoor plan up your sleeve. Rainy-day plans →

  • It gets dark around 18:56: plan long excursions for the morning.

  • Of the 210 experiences with a published season, 76 don’t run in March: see which ones below.

  • Guides for this month: Almond blossom · Cycling in spring and winter · Winter festivals

  • Public holidays this month: 1 March (Balearic Islands Day), 25 March (Maundy Thursday), 26 March (Good Friday) and 29 March (Easter Monday). Banks, offices and many shops close.

Experiences

In season in March

134 experiences in the directory run in March, according to the season each operator publishes.

Coves de Campanet

Campanet Caves visit

Caves in the island's northern interior with stalactite chambers, a route of about 40 minutes and gardens with a restaurant.

  • from €17
  • 45 min–1 h
  • Raiguer & the inland villages
4.5 · 3,480 Google

Cuevas de Génova

Genova Caves (Palma)

Small cave on the outskirts of Palma, visited in small groups and reachable by city bus.

  • from €12
  • 30 min–1.5 h
  • Palma
4 · 2,295 Google

Also in season in March

Nature & hiking

Culture & heritage

Food & wine

Adventure & sport

Out of season in March (76)

According to their published season, these don’t run this month:

Season not confirmed (330)

We don’t know whether these run in March: confirm the season with the operator before planning.

Beaches & sea

Culture & heritage

Tours & day trips

Food & wine

Adventure & sport

When · 2027

Festivals and holidays in March 2027

Dates checked against official sources or local press. Programmes change every year: confirm before you go.

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Festival Public holiday

Where they take place
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  1. Festival

    Balearic Islands Day (Dia de les Illes Balears)

    The islands' official day marks the Statute of Autonomy taking effect on 1 March 1983. Expect a public holiday, institutional events and free open-door visits to historic buildings.

    When
    1 March (in 2026, as it fell on a Sunday, the holiday moved to Monday 2 March)
    Where
    All of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands
  2. Religious

    Crist de la Sang Procession (Maundy Thursday)

    Mallorca's biggest Holy Week procession: dozens of brotherhoods with floats and penitents accompany the Sant Crist de la Sang from its church to Palma Cathedral.

    When
    Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter Sunday) · In 2027: Thursday 25 March
    Where
    Palma · Palma
  3. Religious

    Davallament in Pollença (Descent from the Cross)

    On Good Friday the figure of Christ is carried down the Calvari's 365 steps in silence by torchlight to the parish church on Plaça Major.

    When
    Good Friday (the Friday before Easter Sunday) · In 2027: Friday 26 March
    Where
    Pollença (Calvari steps) · Pollença

Live agenda

Events and local holidays in March

Activities from the municipal agenda and official local holidays, taken from public sources. Before you go, check the date and time on each event’s own page.

  1. Agenda · Calvià

    Galatzó trail Mallorca 2027 (opens in a new tab)

    · 07:30 · Sa Vinya Es Capdellà Carrer de l'Església, 7, 07196 Es Capdellà

Data: Ajuntament de Calvià, municipal agenda (opens in a new tab) · checked on 2 November 2026.

FAQ

Questions about Mallorca in March

What’s the weather like in Mallorca in March?

In Palma the average high is 17.5 °C and the low 5.2 °C, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day and 4.5 rainy days in the month (AEMET).

Can you swim in Mallorca in March?

The water is 14.4 °C: cold. Enjoy the sea from a boat, a viewpoint or the shore.

What festivals are there in Mallorca in March?

Balearic Islands Day (Dia de les Illes Balears) (All of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands), Crist de la Sang Procession (Maundy Thursday) (Palma) and Davallament in Pollença (Descent from the Cross) (Pollença (Calvari steps)).

What time does it get dark in Mallorca in March?

Mid-month the sun rises around 07:01 and sets around 18:56: about 11.9 hours of daylight.