Palermo weather in March (Sicily, Italy)

What is the weather forecast for Palermo in March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Palermo includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Palermo in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 189 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Palermo. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Palermo climate page with graphs.

 

Palermo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Palermo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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