March in Florence averages highs of 15 °C (60 °F) and lows of 5 °C (40 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 11 h 48 min of daylight.
March weather in Florence at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Florence?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. March is usually shoulder season in Florence: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in Italy, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Florence in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno outdoors
- Piazzale Michelangelo — sunset outdoors
- Day trip to Chianti or Siena outdoors
- Uffizi Gallery — book a timed slot indoors
- Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome — climb needs a reservation indoors
- Accademia (David) indoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for walking everywhere; Oltrarno or Santo Spirito for artisans and evenings.
What to pack for Florence in March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 15 °C (60 °F), nights near 5 °C (40 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Florence costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. March is usually shoulder season in Florence: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 13° / 5° | 6 | Tough month |
| Rome | 16° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Nice | 15° / 7° | 5 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Florence?
By the numbers, March is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 15 °C (60 °F) and about 8 rainy days. March is usually shoulder season in Florence: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are April, September, October.
How warm is Florence in March?
Average highs are 15 °C (60 °F) and lows 5 °C (40 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Florence in March?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 79 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Florence.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.