Vatican in March

Mild; Easter can fall 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, busy.
• SeptemberGreatWarm; crowds thin from mid-month.
• OctoberGreatMild; good month.

• VaticanHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 7 days
• Rome, Vatican City · Vatican City and central Romefine

  Hot July–August (33–38 °C (91–100 °F)) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.Hot July–August (91–100 °F (33–38 °C)) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.

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.

• Holy Week and Easter check

  Moves yearly · St Peter's Square and the Basilica

  Huge crowds, tickets for ceremonies, some sights closed; the Museums close on Easter Sunday and Monday (check).

Crowds · Vatican City overall

Medium

Prices · Vatican City overall

Medium

Vatican City overall: Easter may fall late in the month — check; spring school groups start.

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

• A warm layer for the evenings

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