Valencia Weather in March

March weather in Valencia

March brings mild afternoons, with highs around 19°C, but evenings can feel cool as lows reach 8°C. Rain falls on about seven days, so a shower may interrupt a stroll. The weather suits exploring the old town, cycling through Turia Gardens or visiting the City of Arts and Sciences. You can sit outside for lunch, but the sea is usually too cool for a dependable swim at Malvarrosa Beach.

Fallas and crowds

Fallas fills Valencia with music, fireworks and towering papier-mâché figures. The main celebrations run from March 15 to 19, ending with La Cremà, when the figures are burned. Each day, the mascletà brings loud firecracker displays to Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Streets close, noise carries late, and central areas get packed. Rooms can cost more during Fallas than in quieter parts of March; outside the festival, the city is generally calmer than in summer. Families who enjoy lively street events may love Fallas, but it's a tough time for anyone seeking quiet.

A useful local tip

For the mascletà, head to Plaza del Ayuntamiento well before it starts, since the square fills quickly. If the crowds feel like too much, watch the ninots—individual figures from the Fallas displays—at the Museu de les Ciències before the big burn. March is also a good month for a long walk along the Turia Gardens, where the old riverbed cuts through the city. Take a light rain jacket for that route; a passing shower can make the paths less pleasant.