March weather forecastTrieste, Italy

The boat-laden water channel in the heart of Trieste, located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, overlooking the busy Ponte Rosso city squareThe boat-laden water channel in the heart of Trieste, located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, overlooking the busy Ponte Rosso city square

March

Weather in March

By March, Trieste begins to embrace the arrival of spring with rising temperature and lengthening days. The city sees a significant jump in temperature as the high touches 11.1°C (52°F) on average with the low going up to 4.9°C (40.8°F). March brings a flurry of activity back to Trieste as the relative decrease in cloud cover and longer sunshine hours signal the exit of the cold, gloomy winter. The sunnier conditions make March a pleasant time to explore the historic city, though one must still be prepared for occasional rainfall.

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F) in February to a fresh 11.1°C (52°F). Throughout March, Trieste anticipates an average low-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Trieste, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.7 rainfall days, and 1019mm (40.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Trieste aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Trieste, Italy, the average seawater temperature in March is 10.1°C (50.2°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 10.1°C (50.2°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In Trieste, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:32 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Trieste, Italy, is 7.4h.

UV index

In Trieste, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Trieste experiences an average high-temperature of 11.1°C (52°F) and a low-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In March, in Trieste, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Trieste. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Trieste aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

In March, the average sea temperature in Trieste is 10.1°C (50.2°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.

The average day length in March in Trieste, Italy, is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, in Trieste, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:32 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

In Trieste, Italy, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average high temperature in March: 11.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May, June and July (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (129mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (54mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average snowfall in March: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average sea temperature in March: 10.1°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (9.3°C).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in March
Trieste, Italy

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).