Rome

What’s the weather like in Rome in March?

Winter has come to an end and the weather finally starts to warm up in March. You can look forward to mild temperatures with less rainfall than previous months. It’s also a great time to take a city break in Rome if you want to enjoy a more peaceful and quiet atmosphere in the city.

Geographical influences

Rome is the capital city of Italy and is located near the coast in the central-western part of the country. Thanks to its tall buildings, a lot of the heat is trapped and temperatures tend to be warmer here than the coastal regions. Rome weather in March is quite mild with just a few showers scattered throughout the month.

Averages

The climate in Rome in March is quite enjoyable with an average temperature of 12°C. For warmer weather, visit at the end of the month when temperatures rise to 17°C at midday until around 3pm. There are eight hours of sunshine each day and the average sea temperature is 14°C. There’s 68mm of rainfall spread over 13 days of the month, so you may need to pack a raincoat for your visit.