March · Italy
Best time to visit Pompeii in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pompeii in March
Average temperature 14°C, 37 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Pompeii scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pompeii's streets, bakeries, and frescoed villas sit under Vesuvius, with the Forum the natural place to start.
March in Pompeii — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Pompeii at 8.6/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pompeii in March?
- In March, Pompeii averages 14°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Pompeii?
- March earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pompeii in March?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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