Rome in March

Mild; Easter can fall in late March.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm and long days; good month.
• SeptemberGreatStill warm; crowds ease.
• OctoberGreatComfortable, some rain.

• RomeHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 7 days
• Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romefine

  Rome and Florence reach 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.Rome and Florence reach 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Easter check

  Moves yearly · Vatican and citywide

  Very busy; the Pope's blessing draws large crowds; Monday is a holiday.

• Easter and Easter Monday (Pasquetta) big impact

  28–29 Mar 2027 (moves yearly) · Italy

  Rome and the Vatican packed; Holy Week processions in Sicily and the south; Monday picnic day with trains full.

Crowds · Italy overall

Medium

Prices · Italy overall

Medium

Italy overall: Spring starts in the south and Rome; Easter can fall late March — check the date; coastal hotels still reopening.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rome, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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