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Italian Riviera Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to Italian Riviera, Italy this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Italian Riviera in March

Italian Riviera, Italy is a region in Italy. March in Italian Riviera generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in La Spezia.

To explore the conditions in Italian Riviera, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sanremo with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Moneglia with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. La Spezia gets around 153 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.

Explore Italian Riviera by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Italian Riviera - and find the best time to visit. (based on La Spezia)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Italian Riviera in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Italian Riviera.

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 Italian Riviera

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Italian Riviera, Italy?

Temperature range in Italian Riviera (March)

Precipitation variation in Italian Riviera (March)

La Spezia

In March La Spezia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
153 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in La Spezia →

Portofino

In March Portofino generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
158 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Portofino →

Levanto

In March Levanto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
153 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Levanto →

Imperia

In March Imperia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
202 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Imperia →

Sanremo

In March Sanremo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
202 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Sanremo →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Spezia 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Portofino 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Levanto 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Imperia 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Sanremo 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Rapallo 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Italian Riviera weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italian Riviera, Italy in March?

March in Italian Riviera, Italy brings mixed weather. In La Spezia, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Italian Riviera, Italy in March?

Average temperatures in Italian Riviera, Italy during March range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in La Spezia.

Does Italian Riviera, Italy get a lot of rain in March?

Italian Riviera, Italy sees substantial rainfall in March. La Spezia typically averages about 107 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Italian Riviera, Italy?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Italian Riviera, Italy with often mixed weather in La Spezia.

On average, the best time to visit Italian Riviera, Italy is in May, June, July and August with generally excellent weather in La Spezia. The weather in January, February, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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