March · Italy
Best time to visit Monterosso in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterosso in March
Average temperature 13°C, 61 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Monterosso scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monterosso al Mare is the largest Cinque Terre village, with a sandy beach, lemon terraces and a car-free old town.
March in Monterosso: strong conditions, 5th of 12
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Monterosso — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterosso in March?
- In March, Monterosso averages 13°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Monterosso?
- March earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monterosso in March?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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