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Florence in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Florence in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Florence, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Florence in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Florence in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +14°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 75 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Florence in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +16°C.

Is Florence warm or cold in March?

Florence is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Florence:

Climate in Florence in March

Florence weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+11°C+14°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-11°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+27°C+31°C
Rainfall
66 mm75 mm82 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%68%68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
9108
Cloudy days
886
Rainy days
101314
Snowy days
100

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +14°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 75 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 9 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Florence in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Florence is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Florence wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Florence?

This is the weather in Florence in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+8°C
2 March
☀️
+12°C
3 March
☀️
+15°C
4 March
☀️
+16°C
5 March
☀️
+16°C
6 March
🌧️
+11°C
7 March
🌧️
+14°C
8 March
☁️
+16°C
9 March
☁️
+18°C
10 March
🌧️
+16°C
11 March
☁️
+17°C
12 March
☀️
+21°C
13 March
☀️
+20°C
14 March
🌧️
+15°C
15 March
☀️
+18°C
16 March
☀️
+16°C
17 March
☀️
+18°C
18 March
☀️
+18°C
19 March
☁️
+14°C
20 March
☁️
+17°C
21 March
☀️
+21°C
22 March
☀️
+19°C
23 March
☀️
+19°C
24 March
☀️
+19°C
25 March
🌧️
+19°C
26 March
☁️
+20°C
27 March
☀️
+21°C
28 March
☀️
+18°C
29 March
☀️
+15°C
30 March
☁️
+19°C
31 March
🌧️
+16°C
In March 2023 Florence had 17 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Florence climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Florence in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+17°C) and the highest in 2022 (+22°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 499 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1440 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in March:

Is March a good time to visit Florence?

March is a really good time to go to Florence. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Florence.

Can you sunbathe in Florence in March?

March has mild temperatures in Florence. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Florence rainy in March?

Florence is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Florence in March?

The amount of sunny days in Florence during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Florence

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.