Planning a trip to Palermo in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +16°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 92 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palermo has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Palermo in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Palermo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +15°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +19°C.
Is Palermo warm or cold in March?
Palermo is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Palermo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Palermo in March
Palermo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+15°C
+16°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
+4°C
+8°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+29°C
+34°C
Rainfall
74 mm
92 mm
64 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
74%
71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
4
6
7
Cloudy days
17
17
16
Rainy days
7
8
7
Snowy days
0
0
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +16°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 74 mm to 92 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 74%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Palermo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Palermo is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Palermo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 91 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Palermo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Palermo wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Palermo?
This is the weather in Palermo in March 2023:
1 March
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+12°C
2 March
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+11°C
3 March
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+13°C
4 March
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+15°C
5 March
🌧️
+13°C
6 March
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+13°C
7 March
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+13°C
8 March
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+13°C
9 March
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+10°C
10 March
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+13°C
11 March
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+15°C
12 March
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+13°C
13 March
🌧️
+14°C
14 March
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+16°C
15 March
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+18°C
16 March
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+17°C
17 March
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+17°C
18 March
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+19°C
19 March
🌧️
+16°C
20 March
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+14°C
21 March
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+13°C
22 March
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+14°C
23 March
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+15°C
24 March
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+17°C
25 March
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+16°C
26 March
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+18°C
27 March
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+21°C
28 March
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+19°C
29 March
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+18°C
30 March
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+22°C
31 March
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+19°C
In March 2023 Palermo had 5 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Palermo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Palermo in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2022 (+17°C) and the highest in 2001 (+25°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 632 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palermo in March:
Is March a good time to visit Palermo?
March is a really good time to go to Palermo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Palermo.
Can you sunbathe in Palermo in March?
March has mild temperatures in Palermo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Palermo rainy in March?
Palermo 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 Palermo in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Palermo in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palermo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.