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Santa Maria Maggiore Weather in March

March in Santa Maria Maggiore averages 8°C (46°F) during the day and -2°C (28°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 116 mm (4.6 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Santa Maria Maggiore in March

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow/rain, averaging 116 mm (4.6 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Santa Maria Maggiore in March

If you're visiting Santa Maria Maggiore in March, expect highs of 8°C (46°F) and overnight lows around -2°C (28°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. Nights are well below freezing at -2°C (28°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation.

Sunshine in Santa Maria Maggiore in March

There are approximately 203 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

Wind Speed in Santa Maria Maggiore in March

March has wind speeds averaging 1 m/s (2 knots). You can expect very gentle conditions with light air movement on typical days. Since this is an average, daily weather varies from perfectly still moments to some breezier days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July typically offers the best weather for Santa Maria Maggiore.

Santa Maria Maggiore Temperature in March

Min Temperature
-2°C (28°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
51%
Precipitation
116 mm (4.6 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
59% *
Windspeed
1 m/s (2 knots) *
Sunshine
203 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
59% *
* Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Santa Maria Maggiore in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Santa Maria Maggiore in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Santa Maria Maggiore in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    1/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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