Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is March 2027 a good month to visit Seville?
Busy — the typical March day in Seville is busier than 68% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in March, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Seville's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville (21–28).
March is one of Seville's busiest months: mild and showery, around 21°C / 70°F with rain on about 8 days, and Busy on 16 of 31 days.
It depends. The typical March day in Seville is Busy, and 24 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 21 °C by day, with rain on about 8 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in France and Germany. Cruise ships call on 15 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Tuesday 23 March. Semana Santa (Holy Week) falls on 21–28 March. Mid March is the month's quietest stretch in Seville — the typical day at 64%, against 99% in late March. For similar weather with fewer people, come in November or February. The crush is at the Alcázar wall and Santa Cruz's alleys; the quiet is at Maria Luisa park.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Seville, March ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 21 Mar, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sat 13 Mar at 62%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 8 of 31 days.
The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.
See walking shoes →
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
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How busy is Seville in March?
The busiest days are the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th, and 20 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 9th–14th.
Ships call on 15 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 1,832 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 62% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Mondays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, February is far calmer and April is busier still.
The calmest days are the 9th, 13th and 14th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Mon 01 Mar Busy busier than 71% of days here · Spain public holiday
Record Seville on Mon 1 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Spain public holiday; Germany school holidays; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sun 28 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 02 Mar Busy busier than 65% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Tue 2 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 28 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 03 Mar Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–19:00
Record Seville on Wed 3 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 28 Feb (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 04 Mar Busy busier than 65% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Thu 4 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 28 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 05 Mar Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–19:00
Record Seville on Fri 5 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 9 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 06 Mar Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- ms La Belle de Cadix — guest capacity 90 21:00–23:00
Record Seville on Sat 6 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 90 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 21:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 9 Mar (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 07 Mar Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAluna — guest capacity 2,050 11:00–20:00
Record Seville on Sun 7 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,050 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 11:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 9 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 08 Mar Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- Iona — guest capacity 5,206
Record Seville on Mon 8 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,206 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 9 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 09 Mar Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Tue 9 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 10 Mar Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Wed 10 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 11 Mar Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Thu 11 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 12 Mar Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Fri 12 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 13 Mar Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓1
- ms La Belle de Cadix — guest capacity 90 21:00–23:00
Record Seville on Sat 13 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 90 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 21:00–23:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 14 Mar Lively busier than 62% of days here
Record Seville on Sun 14 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 15 Mar Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Ventura — guest capacity 3,078
Record Seville on Mon 15 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,078 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 14 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 16 Mar Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1
- Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Record Seville on Tue 16 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 14 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 17 Mar Busy busier than 68% of days here · UK public holiday
Record Seville on Wed 17 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Thu 18 Mar (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 18 Mar Lively busier than 64% of days here · France school holidays
Record Seville on Thu 18 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 19 Mar Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays
- Fred Olsen Balmoral — guest capacity 1,350
- Star Legend — guest capacity 312 08:00–22:00
Record Seville on Fri 19 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,662 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 18 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 20 Mar Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays
- Spirit of Discovery — guest capacity 999 08:00–17:00
- ms La Belle de Cadix — guest capacity 90 21:00–23:00
Record Seville on Sat 20 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,089 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 18 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 21 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
- MSC Explora 1 — guest capacity 922 09:00–21:00
Record Seville on Sun 21 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 922 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–21:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 20 Mar (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 22 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
Record Seville on Mon 22 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. Nearest calmer day: Sat 20 Mar (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 23 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–21:00
- Viking Vela — guest capacity 998
Record Seville on Tue 23 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,604 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. Nearest calmer day: Sat 20 Mar (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 24 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 08:00–20:00
Record Seville on Wed 24 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 298 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 20 Mar (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 25 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Spain public holiday · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
- Silver Shadow — guest capacity 388 08:00–23:00
Record Seville on Thu 25 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Spain public holiday; Germany school holidays; France school holidays; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,469 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 29 Mar (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 26 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · Spain public holiday · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
Record Seville on Fri 26 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Spain public holiday; Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. Nearest calmer day: Mon 29 Mar (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 27 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 09:00–19:00
- ms La Belle de Cadix — guest capacity 90 21:00–23:00
Record Seville on Sat 27 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,942 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 29 Mar (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 28 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday · Semana Santa (Holy Week) · Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Event on this day
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week, Palm Sunday through Easter (2026: Mar 29-Apr 5). VARIABLE.
Event on this day
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week in its most famous setting: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday the brotherhoods carry their floats (pasos) through the streets in hooded robes, day and night, and the whole city turns out to watch.
- AIDAperla — guest capacity 3,286 18:00–20:00
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–23:00
Record Seville on Sun 28 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany public holiday; France school holidays; Italy public holiday; Semana Santa; Semana Santa in Seville. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,842 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 29 Mar (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 29 Mar Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Spain public holiday
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 12:00–22:00
Record Seville on Mon 29 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Spain public holiday; Germany public holiday; UK public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,832 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 18 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 30 Mar Busy busier than 67% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Seville on Tue 30 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 18 Mar (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 31 Mar Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Ambition — guest capacity 1,248 08:00–20:00
Record Seville on Wed 31 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,248 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 18 Mar (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seville/#d-2027-03-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of March is quietest in Seville?
Mid March is the month's quietest stretch in Seville — the typical day at 64%, against 99% in late March.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 9th–14th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
March weather in Seville
Comfortably warm — around 21°C / 70°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 8 days, so keep a layer handy.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Seville in March
Based on: Spain's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the official hotel-nights pattern (INE Encuesta de Ocupación Hotelera, Sevilla tourist point, measured 2023–2025) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
