Val d'Orcia Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Val d'Orcia, Italy in March.

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Pienza Montalcino San Quirico dʼOrcia Castiglione dʼOrcia

Planning a journey to Val d'Orcia, 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 Val d'Orcia in March

Val d'Orcia, Italy is a region in Italy. March in Val d'Orcia generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Pienza.

To explore the conditions in Val d'Orcia, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Montalcino with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Radicofani with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Pienza gets around 150 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 Val d'Orcia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Val d'Orcia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pienza)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Val d'Orcia in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Val d'Orcia.

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 Val d'Orcia

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Val d'Orcia, Italy?

Temperature range in Val d'Orcia (March)

Precipitation variation in Val d'Orcia (March)

Pienza

In March Pienza 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Pienza →

Montalcino

In March Montalcino 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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Montalcino →

San Quirico dʼOrcia

In March San Quirico dʼOrcia 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Castiglione dʼOrcia

In March Castiglione dʼOrcia 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
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Castiglione dʼOrcia →

Radicofani

In March Radicofani 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
150 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Val d'Orcia in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pienza 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Montalcino 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
San Quirico dʼOrcia 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Castiglione dʼOrcia 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Radicofani 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Bagno Vignoni 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Val d'Orcia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Val d'Orcia, Italy in March?

In March, Val d'Orcia, Italy generally has tolerable weather conditions. Pienza sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Val d'Orcia, Italy in March?

Pienza averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Val d'Orcia, Italy get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Pienza averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Val d'Orcia, Italy.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Val d'Orcia, Italy?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Pienza, March might be a good time to visit Val d'Orcia, Italy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Val d'Orcia, Italy is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Pienza. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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