March · Italy
Best time to visit Cinque Terre in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cinque Terre in March
Average temperature 10°C, 131 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Cinque Terre scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 131 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Five pastel villages cling to the Ligurian cliffs, linked by trails and a slow coastal railway.
March in Cinque Terre — middling scores, decent value
March averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 131 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in March?
- In March, Cinque Terre averages 10°C, 131 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
- March earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cinque Terre in March?
- Expect about 131 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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