Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Rome | Milan | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F)▲ | 3°C (37°F) | Rome |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 8 days▲ | Milan |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 75 mm | 73 mm▲ | Milan |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 9h/day | Rome |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 12 km/h▲ | Milan |
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.
Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Milan is cooler at 14°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.
Rome reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Milan averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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.
Rome receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Milan sees 73 mm over 8 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%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 3°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Rome | Milan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 12°C | 9d | 7°C | 7d |
| Feb | 12°C | 9d | 9°C | 7d |
| Mar | 15°C | 9d | 14°C | 8d |
| Apr | 18°C | 11d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 22°C | 9d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 27°C | 5d | 26°C | 10d |
| Jul | 30°C | 4d | 29°C | 9d |
| Aug | 31°C | 4d | 28°C | 11d |
| Sep | 25°C | 9d | 23°C | 10d |
| Oct | 21°C | 11d | 17°C | 10d |
| Nov | 16°C | 12d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 12°C | 11d | 7°C | 8d |
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