Palermo in March
The weather in March
In March, Palermo averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 65 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Days are 2.2° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 2.6°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.
March scores 72/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Palermo. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 74 minutes over the month.
In March, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.
Why 72/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 22/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in March
- Holy Week in CaltanissettaReligious festival · Mar–AprCaltanissetta
- Settimana Santa di EnnaReligious festival · Mar–AprEnna
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Palermo this month
Bagheria
Italy's best in March
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Palermo in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Palermo?
March scores 72/100 for Palermo, which we rate as good. Average highs are 17°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Palermo in March?
Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 9°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in March?
Palermo receives about 65 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 10 days.
Can you swim in Palermo in March?
The sea averages 15°C in March, cold for most swimmers.