March · Italy
Best time to visit Palermo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palermo in March
Average temperature 13°C, 65 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Palermo scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palermo layers Arab, Norman and baroque Sicily around its markets, cathedral and the beaches of Mondello.
March in Palermo — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
March averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Palermo (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palermo in March?
- In March, Palermo averages 13°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Palermo?
- March earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palermo in March?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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