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Italy Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Italy in March.

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Planning a journey to Italy this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Maso Corto at -1°C (30°F) to pleasant in Castiadas at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Castiadas and -10°C (14°F) in Maso Corto.

For a closer look at conditions across Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to high rainfall in Vogogna with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Rome gets around 167 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in Italy (March)

Precipitation variation in Italy (March)

Rome

In March Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
167 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Rome →

Florence

In March Florence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
153 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Florence →

Milan

In March Milan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
177 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Milan →

Venice

In March Venice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
143 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Venice →

Naples

In March Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
158 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Naples →

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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Italy in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rome 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Florence 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Milan 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Naples 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Venice 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Catania 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Italy weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italy in March?

In March, Italy generally has tolerable weather conditions. Rome sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Italy in March?

Rome averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Italy get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Italy during March, with Rome averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is March a Good 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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