March in Gibraltar is extremely mild and very comfortable. Though only a bit warmer than the preceding two months, March is essentially the last month of winter in Gibraltar.
The average daily high is around 17°C (63°F) with the low being 11°C (52°F). The daily mean temperature in March is 14°C (57°F).
Average precipitation in the month of March is slightly higher than in February at 106 mm or just a little more than 4 inches of rain being recorded. The number of rainy days is approximately 10 and the relative humidity averages out at 72%.
On average, there are around 7 hours of sunshine per non-rainy day for a total of 217 hours of sunshine throughout the entire month.
Visitors to Gibraltar in March can expect to be able to wear shorts, t-shirts, and other comfortable clothing during the day while evenings may require something a bit warmer.
One of the highlights of a visit to Gibraltar in March is the Gibraltar Song Festival. The festival is a multi-national competition that draws performers from all over the world. Contestants vie for a cash prize and much of the proceeds of the event go to a number of different charity organizations.
Another festival held in March is the Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians, which celebrates the talents of musicians under the age of 18. Categories include piano, guitar and bass, woodwind and string instruments, choral and vocal performances. After the festival, there is a Gala Concert featuring some of the best and brightest performers from the year's show.
The Gibraltar Stage Dance Festival also takes place in March and features both individuals and groups competing for various prizes in various categories. This festival takes place at the John Mackintosh Hall on Main Street in the heart of the city.
