March weather forecastTaranto, Italy

March

Weather in March

The weather in March in Taranto, Italy is marked by the absence of snow and the advent of spring. The distinct feature of this month is the increase in rainfall to 49mm (1.93"), making it one of the wetter periods of the year. Despite this, the warmer temperatures and increased daylight hours offer a more welcoming climate. A slight reduction in humidity is observable as the month progresses. The city's weather continues to warm into April, heralding the arrival of true spring.

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Taranto's average high-temperature is noted with the start of March, touching a still moderate 15.4°C (59.7°F) from February's 13.2°C (55.8°F). Throughout the month of March, Taranto reports a steady low-temperature average of 8.9°C (48°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Taranto, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 372mm (14.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Taranto, snow does not fall in February through November.

Sea temperature

In Taranto, in March, the average water temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
Note: Engaging in a swim in 14.2°C (57.6°F) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 10°C (50°F) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Taranto is 7.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Taranto, Italy, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Taranto, is 15.4°C (59.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

In March, in Taranto, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

February through November are months without snowfall.

In Taranto, 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 is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, in Taranto, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:14 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

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

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

13.2°C

15.4°C

18.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

20.4km/h

19km/h

16.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.9

16.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Taranto, Italy

Average high temperature in March: 15.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Taranto, Italy

Average pressure in March: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Taranto, Italy

Average wind speed in March: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Taranto, Italy

Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Taranto, Italy

Average rainfall in March: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Taranto, Italy

Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Taranto, Italy

Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Taranto, Italy

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Taranto, Italy

Average sea temperature in March: 14.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.6°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Taranto, 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: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Taranto, Italy

Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Taranto, Italy

Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Taranto, Italy

Average cloud cover in March: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Taranto, 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).