March in Venice averages highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and lows of 5 °C (41 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 11 h 47 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 11 °C (53 °F).
March weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Venice?
Tough month: cold and some rain. March is usually shoulder season in Venice: 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 Venice in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Grand Canal by vaporetto — line 1 end to end outdoors
- Rialto Market — mornings, closed Sundays outdoors
- Murano and Burano — half-day by boat outdoors
- St Mark's Basilica and Square — book a skip-the-line slot indoors
- Doge's Palace — Bridge of Sighs from inside indoors
- Gallerie dell'Accademia indoors
Where to stay: San Marco or San Polo to be in the centre; Cannaregio for value and evenings; Dorsoduro for quiet.
What to pack for Venice in March
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 5 °C (41 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Venice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–420 |
Excluding flights. March is usually shoulder season in Venice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 15° / 5° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Munich | 10° / 0° | 10 | Tough month |
| Rome | 16° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and about 6 rainy days. March is usually shoulder season in Venice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are June, September, October.
How warm is Venice in March?
Average highs are 13 °C (55 °F) and lows 5 °C (41 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 11 °C (53 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in March?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 64 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Venice.
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.