Rome · Italy
March
Spring arrives — warm enough to enjoy outdoor Rome, before the tourist wave.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Rome — see the full ranking below.
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High
15°C
Low
7.2°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
6.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Rome
Weather
Good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Mild 15°C afternoons: walking the Forum and Palatine Hill comfortable
- ↑Prices still competitive: 30–40% below peak
- ↑Piazzas beginning to fill with outdoor tables and real Romani
What you sacrifice
- ↓Rain still frequent: 81mm, expect some disrupted days
- ↓Easter (if in March) spikes prices and visitor numbers sharply
- ↓Not beach season — the Roman coast is still grey and cold
How March compares to April (best month)
| Factor | March | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Rome, not across destinations. Methodology →