Italy weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Italy in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Italy in March?
The weather in Italy in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Maso Corto at -1°C to pleasant in Castiadas at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Castiadas and -10°C in Maso Corto.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 35 mm to high rainfall in Vogogna with 154 mm. Rome enjoys a balanced 167 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Italy in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Italy climate page.
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Average weather in Rome
In March Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Florence
In March Florence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Milan
In March Milan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Venice
In March Venice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Naples
In March Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Italy?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rome, March might be a good time to visit Italy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be unpleasant.
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