March · Italy
Best time to visit Matera in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Matera in March
Average temperature 11°C, 51 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Matera scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Matera’s Sassi cave districts cascade down a ravine-one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited landscapes. Best window: April-June and September-October.
March holds up well in Matera — 6th best month
March averages 11°C (53°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 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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? May scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Matera in March?
- In March, Matera averages 11°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Matera?
- March earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Matera in March?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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