Milan vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in March. Rome offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Milan sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Milan is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Milan is the stronger choice in March. Rome receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Milan reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Rome averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Milan receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 75 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.