March · Italy
Best time to visit Florence in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Florence in March
Average temperature 7°C, 51 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Florence scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Renaissance masterpieces and rolling hillside vistas shine in Florence’s mild April–June season.
March in Florence: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Florence in March?
- In March, Florence averages 7°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Florence?
- March earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Florence in March?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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