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The weather in March in Italy
It's cool to moderate in March in Italy with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Italy. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 24°C in 2016, Italy reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for Italy
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Italy. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Italy | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 51 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,1 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Italy with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Italy is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Italy for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Italy is based on weather data from Rome. Other places, like Tuscany, Sicily or Lake Garda, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Italy to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Italy
Temperature in March in Italy over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Italy
Total precipitation in March in Italy over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Italy
Snowfall in March in Italy per year
Daily UV index in March in Italy
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Italy, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Italy by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Italy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.