Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | New York | Rome | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 9°C (48°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 0°C (32°F) | 6°C (43°F)▲ | Rome |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 9 days▲ | Rome |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 106 mm | 75 mm▲ | Rome |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 10h/day▲ | Rome |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | 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 New York sees 8 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
New York is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in March. Rome receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
New York reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°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. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
New York receives approximately 106 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Rome sees 75 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 1 rain day and 31 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 9°C, lows of 0°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 9 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | New York | Rome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 12°C | 9d |
| Feb | 5°C | 9d | 12°C | 9d |
| Mar | 9°C | 10d | 15°C | 9d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 18°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 11d | 22°C | 9d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 27°C | 5d |
| Jul | 29°C | 12d | 30°C | 4d |
| Aug | 28°C | 11d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 24°C | 9d | 25°C | 9d |
| Oct | 18°C | 9d | 21°C | 11d |
| Nov | 12°C | 8d | 16°C | 12d |
| Dec | 6°C | 10d | 12°C | 11d |
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