Italy weather in March
What is the weather like in Italy in March?
The weather conditions in Italy in March vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During March in Italy, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Livigno with -1°C (29°F) to moderate in Chia with 17°C (63°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Chia and -7°C (19°F) in Livigno.
Precipitation in March varies from moderate in Lampedusa with an average of 34mm (1.4 inches) of rainfall to high in Livigno with 139mm (5.5 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 167 hours of sunshine in Rome during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Italy, check out the map below.
Where to go in Italy in March





Popular destinations in Italy
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Average weather in Rome
In March Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Florence
In March Florence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Milan
In March Milan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Venice
In March Venice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Naples
In March Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Italy?
In our opinion March is a good time to visit Italy with commonly tolerable weather in Rome. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rome.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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