March weather forecast
Rome, Italy

By March, Rome starts to shake off the remaining winter coolness and transitions into a pleasant spring-like weather. Rainfall begins to abate, settling at 58mm, marking a decrease from the heavy showers of February. Longer daylight hours bring more sunshine, transforming the cityscape with a warmer, more welcoming allure. The climb in temperature continues into the evening, lessening the bite of the night air. As April encroaches, a further rise in temperature, paired with increased daylight hours, projects a clear approach of spring.

Temperature

The arrival of March in Rome, Italy, records an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.2°C, closely related to the 13°C observed in February. The temperature dips to an average of 5.2°C during March nights.

Rainfall

In March, in Rome, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 58mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.4 rainfall days, and 804mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:59 CET. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:33 CEST.
Note: On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CEST to CET.

Sunshine

In Rome, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.