March · Italy
Best time to visit Syracuse in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Syracuse in March
Average temperature 12°C, 19 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Syracuse scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Syracuse pairs Ortigia’s island lanes with Greek ruins-cathedral built over a temple and a cliffside theatre. Best window: April-June and September-October.
March ranks 3rd of 12 for Syracuse — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 16 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 Syracuse at 8.5/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in March?
- In March, Syracuse averages 12°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Syracuse?
- 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 Syracuse in March?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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