Are you considering a trip to Rome in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rome has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Rome in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rome for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +64°F.
Is Rome warm or cold in March?
Rome is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Rome:
Climate in Rome in March
Rome weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+61°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+23°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+81°F
+86°F
Rainfall
80 mm
82 mm
75 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
72%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
10
11
10
Cloudy days
5
7
6
Rainy days
11
11
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +61°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 82 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 10 to 11.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Rome in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Rome is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Rome based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 149 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rome wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 180 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Rome?
This is the weather in Rome in March 2023:
1 March
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+56°F
2 March
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+58°F
3 March
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+58°F
4 March
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+63°F
5 March
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+59°F
6 March
🌧️
+59°F
7 March
🌧️
+59°F
8 March
🌧️
+63°F
9 March
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+64°F
10 March
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+62°F
11 March
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+67°F
12 March
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+72°F
13 March
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+68°F
14 March
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+61°F
15 March
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+63°F
16 March
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+63°F
17 March
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+61°F
18 March
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+62°F
19 March
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+60°F
20 March
🌧️
+56°F
21 March
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+67°F
22 March
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+67°F
23 March
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+70°F
24 March
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+66°F
25 March
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+68°F
26 March
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+64°F
27 March
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+64°F
28 March
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+62°F
29 March
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+62°F
30 March
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+65°F
31 March
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+64°F
In March 2023 Rome had 21 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rome climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rome in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+67°F) and the highest in 2022 (+74°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 513 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2562 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rome in March:
Is March a good time to visit Rome?
March is a really good time to go to Rome. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rome.
Can you sunbathe in Rome in March?
March has mild temperatures in Rome. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Rome rainy in March?
Rome is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Rome in March?
The amount of sunny days in Rome during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rome, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.