March in Naples averages highs of 15 °C (60 °F) and lows of 7 °C (45 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 11 h 49 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 15 °C (59 °F).
March weather in Naples at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Naples?
Tough month: cool and wet. March is usually low season in Naples: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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 Naples in March
With frequent rain in March, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- National Archaeological Museum — Pompeii's treasures indoors
- Underground Naples indoors
- Centro Storico and Spaccanapoli — pizza on Via dei Tribunali outdoors
- Pompeii and Herculaneum — by Circumvesuviana train outdoors
- Mount Vesuvius — short crater walk outdoors
- Lungomare and Castel dell'Ovo outdoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for pizza and churches; Chiaia for seafront and boutiques.
What to pack for Naples in March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 15 °C (60 °F), nights near 7 °C (45 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Naples costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €45–100 | €120–260 |
Excluding flights. March is usually low season in Naples: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 16° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 14° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
| Florence | 15° / 5° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Naples?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: cool and wet, with average highs of 15 °C (60 °F) and about 10 rainy days. March is usually low season in Naples: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are June.
How warm is Naples in March?
Average highs are 15 °C (60 °F) and lows 7 °C (45 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 15 °C (59 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Naples in March?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 90 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Naples.
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.