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Zumaia Weather in March

Zumaia in March

The short of it: Zumaia in March averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 8° · rain 90 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Zumaia an average March high of 16°, a low of 8° and some 90 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 16°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 81 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Zumaia runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Zarautz, 7 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Zumaia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZarautzBasque Country7 km E15°7°97 mm
AzpeitiaBasque Country13 km S14°6°93 mm
AzkoitiaBasque Country14 km SSW14°6°93 mm
ElgoibarBasque Country16 km SW15°7°92 mm
LasarteBasque Country19 km E16°8°97 mm
OriaBasque Country19 km ESE16°8°97 mm
AndoainBasque Country20 km ESE15°7°100 mm
EibarBasque Country21 km SW14°6°93 mm
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The Almanac · Zumaia Month by Month

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Much like February: highs about 16°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Zumaia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°6°122 mm14 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
February13°6°93 mm14 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March16°8°90 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April17°9°101 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May20°12°82 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June22°15°64 mm13 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July24°16°53 mm13 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August25°17°69 mm12 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September23°15°72 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October20°12°115 mm13 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November16°9°172 mm15 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December13°7°119 mm15 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zumaia in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zumaia in March?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 16°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Zumaia?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Zumaia in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Zumaia in March?

Hardly — March nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zumaia in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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