Puglia (Apulia) Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in March.

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Gallipoli Lecce Ostuni Porto Cesareo

Planning a trip to Puglia (Apulia), Italy this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Puglia (Apulia) in March

Puglia (Apulia), Italy is a region in Italy. March in Puglia (Apulia) generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. March falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Vieste to 18°C (64°F) in San Pietro Vernotico. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in San Pietro Vernotico and 11°C (52°F) in Vieste.

For a closer look at conditions across Puglia (Apulia), Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Domino with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Bovino with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Gallipoli typically sees 163 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Puglia (Apulia) in March

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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).

Popular Destinations in Puglia (Apulia)

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Puglia (Apulia), Italy?

Temperature range in Puglia (Apulia) (March)

Precipitation variation in Puglia (Apulia) (March)

Gallipoli

In March Gallipoli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
163 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Gallipoli →

Lecce

In March Lecce generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
163 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Lecce →

Ostuni

In March Ostuni generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
164 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ostuni →

Porto Cesareo

In March Porto Cesareo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
163 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Porto Cesareo →

Monopoli

In March Monopoli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Monopoli →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Puglia (Apulia) in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gallipoli 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Lecce 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Ostuni 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Porto Cesareo 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Monopoli 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Polignano a Mare 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Puglia (Apulia) weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in March?

Expect tolerable weather across Puglia (Apulia), Italy in March. The popular destination of Gallipoli averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in March?

In Gallipoli, the average daytime high in March is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Puglia (Apulia), Italy get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puglia (Apulia), Italy during March, with Gallipoli averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Puglia (Apulia), Italy?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Gallipoli, March may not be the ideal time to visit Puglia (Apulia), Italy.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Gallipoli. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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