March weather forecastPositano, Italy

March

Weather in March

March promises an upward shift in temperatures, consequently leading to balmy days and comfortably cool evenings. The city continues to experience consistent 10km (6.2mi) visibility, perfect for tourists eager to devour the iconic Positano landscape. Adding to the appeal, daylight expands to 12 hours, giving visitors more hours to explore and soak in the city's charm. Interestingly, the month also brings an increase in the UV index, but it retains a manageable level of 4. The rainfall takes a significant drop in March, serving as the threshold for the ensuing dry spell.

Temperature

Positano, Italy, commences March with an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. March registers an average low temperature of 11°C (51.8°F), subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March through May and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In March, in Positano, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Positano, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.3 days and collects up to 721mm (28.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through November are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature in Positano is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
Note: In 14.2°C (57.6°F), even brief exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) feels biting, and anything less than 10°C (50°F) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Positano is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:25 CET.

Sunshine

In Positano, Italy, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

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

The high-temperature in Positano, Italy, during March is 14.4°C (57.9°F) and the low-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F).

March through May and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are most humid months.

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

In Positano, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

January, March through November are months without snowfall in Positano, Italy.

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

In Positano, the average seawater temperature in March is 14.2°C (57.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

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

On the first day of March in Positano, Italy, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:25 CET.

In Positano, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

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

In Positano, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

12.8°C

14.4°C

17.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.7km/h

17.2km/h

14km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

14.7

14.3

13.3

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

15.3

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Positano, Italy

Average high temperature in March: 14.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (12.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Positano, Italy

Average pressure in March: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Positano, Italy

Average wind speed in March: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Positano, Italy

Average humidity in March: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April, May and November (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Positano, Italy

Average rainfall in March: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Positano, Italy

Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.7 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Positano, Italy

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

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

Average sea temperature in March
Positano, 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
Positano, Italy

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Positano, Italy

Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Positano, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Positano, 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
Positano, 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).