Weather in March in Italy
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 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.
Temperatures
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.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 to high rainfall in Vogogna with 154 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected in Rome. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Italy climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
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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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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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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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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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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