March weather forecastNaples, Italy

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March

Weather in March

March is a transitional month in Naples. A significant shift from February’s wet and cold conditions, it brings warmer temperatures and decreases in rainfall. The rainfall descends to 48mm (1.89") relative to previous months. While it is still cooler compared to summer, it is increasingly warm and dry, setting the stage for the spring season. Long hours of daylight overflowing with sunshine cast a magical charm upon the city, making it an apt time for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

Temperature

Naples's average high-temperature marks a refreshing 15°C (59°F) with the advent of March, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Throughout March, Naples records an average temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Naples is 71%.

Rainfall

In Naples, in March, during 13.9 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Naples, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.4 days and collects up to 569mm (22.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Naples, Italy, snow does not fall in March through December.

Sea temperature

In Naples, in March, the average water temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
Note: Diving into 14.2°C (57.6°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Naples is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:26 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Naples are 15°C (59°F) and 9.4°C (48.9°F) respectively.

In March, the average relative humidity in Naples, Italy, is 71%.

In Naples, Italy, in March, during 13.9 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Naples, snow does not fall in March through December.

In March, in Naples, Italy, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Naples, Italy, the average seawater temperature in March is 14.2°C (57.6°F). Swimming in 14.2°C (57.6°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.

In Naples, Italy, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:26 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

In Naples, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

12.6°C

15°C

18.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.1km/h

14.1km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

14.8

15.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Naples, Italy

Average high temperature in March: 15°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Naples, Italy

Average pressure in March: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Naples, Italy

Average wind speed in March: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Naples, Italy

Average humidity in March: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in March
Naples, Italy

Average rainfall in March: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Naples, Italy

Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Naples, Italy

Average snowfall in March: 0mm

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

Average snowfall days in March
Naples, Italy

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Naples, Italy

Average sea temperature in March: 14.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.9°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Naples, Italy

Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Naples, Italy

Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Naples, Italy

Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Naples, 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).