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March

Weather in March

The weather in March marks the onset of spring in Palermo. As expected during such transitional periods, the weather sees gradual shifts from the winter chills. Sea temperature begins to warm up, reaching 14.7°C (58.5°F), hinting at the promising beach season approaching. While rainfall reduces to 35mm (1.38"), the city experiences more sunshine, indicating brighter days. Moving forward to April, more significant alterations in weather characteristics can be noticed.

Temperature

The onset of March in Palermo manifests an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Palermo's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 7.8°C (46°F).

Humidity

In Palermo, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Palermo, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Palermo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 381mm (15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature in Palermo is 14.7°C (58.5°F).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 14.7°C (58.5°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Palermo is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:28 CET.

Sunshine

In Palermo, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Palermo is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during March translates into the following guidance:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Palermo in March has an average high-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F).

In Palermo, Italy, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Palermo, Italy, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

In Palermo, Italy, snow does not fall in February through November.

In Palermo, Italy, the average seawater temperature in March is 14.7°C (58.5°F). Swimming in 14.7°C (58.5°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 Palermo, Italy, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:28 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Palermo is 8.1h.

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

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Long-term

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

12.5°C

14.8°C

17.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

13.5km/h

11.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.3

16.8

16.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Palermo, Italy

Average high temperature in March: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (12.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Palermo, Italy

Average pressure in March: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and July (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Palermo, Italy

Average wind speed in March: 12.8km/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 (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Palermo, Italy

Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Palermo, Italy

Average rainfall in March: 35mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and October (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Palermo, Italy

Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Palermo, 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 and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Palermo, Italy

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

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

Average sea temperature in March
Palermo, Italy

Average sea temperature in March: 14.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.3°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Palermo, 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 6min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Palermo, Italy

Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Palermo, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Palermo, Italy

Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Palermo, 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).