Madrid vs Valencia

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Valencia edges ahead as the better destination in March. Valencia offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Madrid sees 10 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Madrid sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Valencia is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Valencia is the stronger choice in March.

Madrid reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Valencia averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Madrid receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Valencia sees 38 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Valencia the drier option by 2 rain days and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.