March weather forecast
Messina, Italy

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Weather in March

March brings a bit more warmth to Messina. The month enjoys an increase in maximum temperatures with a high of 14.4°C (57.9°F), marking a clear departure from the previous month. A glance at the weather reveals a noticeable reduction in rainfall compared to February, providing drier conditions. As the month proceeds, signs of the changing season become more apparent. Clear skies and longer hours of sunshine brighten up daily life, indicating a shift from winter to spring.

Temperature

The transition into March notes an average high-temperature of a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 12.9°C (55.2°F) in February. Nighttime readings in Messina during March register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a fresh 11°C (51.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Messina is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, in Messina, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 372mm (14.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Messina, snow does not fall in February through December.

Sea temperature

In Messina, in March, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: Taking a dip in 14.8°C (58.6°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Messina, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:20 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Messina, Italy, is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Messina in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Messina, is 14.4°C (57.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Messina?

In March, the average relative humidity in Messina, Italy, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Messina?

In Messina, Italy, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Messina?

In Messina, snow does not fall in February through December.

How cold is the water in March in Messina?

In Messina, Italy, in March, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Messina have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Messina?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:20 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Messina?

The average sunshine duration in March in Messina is 8.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Messina?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March in Messina?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Messina is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Messina, Italy

Average temperature in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average high temperature in March: 14.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (12.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (9.6°C).

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Average pressure in March
Messina, Italy

Average pressure in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Messina, Italy

Average wind speed in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Messina, Italy

Average humidity in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Messina, Italy

Average rainfall in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Messina, Italy

Average rainfall days in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Messina, Italy

Average snowfall in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Messina, Italy

Average snowfall days in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Messina, Italy

Average sea temperature in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in March: 14.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Messina, Italy

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Messina, Italy

Average sunshine days in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Messina, Italy

Average UV index in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Messina, Italy

Average cloud cover in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in March
Messina, Italy

Average visibility in March - Messina, Italy
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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