Gran Canaria weather in March 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 21°C in Gran Canaria, Spain in March based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average.

  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)21
    21°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 2 days with some rainfall in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)2
    2 days with some rainfall
  • 14°C minimum night-time temperature in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)14
    14°C min night temperature
  • 12 hours of daylight per day in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)12
    12 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 17 mm monthly rainfall in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)17
    17 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High) in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)8
    8 (Very High) UV index
  • 19°C sea temperature in March in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas)19
    19°C sea temperature

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The March weather guide for Gran Canaria (Maspalomas) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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Things to do in Gran Canaria in March 2026

Gran Canaria locals are loath to let carnival finish. It works its way south on the island with Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas the last of the year on the island. Starting in late February at the earliest and early March at the latest, it's possibly even more colourful in terms of costumes and partygoers than the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria version.

Depending on when Easter falls, March can also see the island "celebrating" Semana Santa. Holy Week, as its name suggests, is a pious affair with the Easter Bunny conspicuous by his absence. The biggest parades, which feature the scary-looking nazarenos with their Ku-Klux-Klan-style hoods, take place in the capital.

Romerías are constants in Spanish-speaking countries. These religious pilgrimages see traditionally-dressed natives making their way to the church with offerings, doling out the likes of hard-boiled eggs and papas arrugadas (new potatoes wrinkled by being boiled in severely salty water) to passers by on the street for free. Join in one of the first two Saturdays of March in Santa María de Guía's Montaña Alta as part of the festivities held in honour of their patron saint, San José.

Event Location Date
Romería Ofrenda Honor al San José Montaña Alta, Santa María de Guía either the first or second Saturday of the month
Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas Maspalomas 2nd to 11th March 2018
Semana Santa Las Palmas de Gran Canaria dates match those of Easter

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How hot is it in Gran Canaria in March?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in March, falling to 14°C at night.

How sunny is it in Gran Canaria in March?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in March - that's 61% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Gran Canaria in March?

The average sea temperature around Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in March is 19°C.

Does it ever rain in Gran Canaria in March?

There are usually 2 days with some rain in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in March and the average monthly rainfall is 17mm.

Gran Canaria March sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Gran Canaria in March 2026. Select a month to view Gran Canaria sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Gran Canaria sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Maspalomas.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Sunday, 1st March 2026 07:27 19:03
Monday, 16th March 2026 07:11 19:11
Tuesday, 31st March 2026 06:54 19:19

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