2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Rome in March

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

March is an excellent time to visit Rome. Rome has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 10 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

10days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Rome?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:23 AM

Sunset

6:16 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 2°C 4 Good
February 16°C 5°C 8 Good
March 16°C 6°C 10 Excellent (best)
April 20°C 8°C 7 Excellent (best)
May 26°C 13°C 4 Excellent (best)
June 27°C 15°C 9 Good
July 33°C 19°C 3 Good
August 33°C 21°C 4 Good
September 28°C 16°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 20°C 11°C 13 Excellent (best)
November 18°C 8°C 6 Good
December 13°C 5°C 16 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Rome? +

March is typically Excellent for visiting Rome, with average highs of 16°C and around 10 rainy days.

What should I pack for Rome in March? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Rome in March? +

Rome typically sees around 10 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Rome in March? +

In March, Rome gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Rome? +

Yes, March is peak season in Rome. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Rome? +

The best months to visit Rome are March, April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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