Sicily · March
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Max Temp
16.5°C
Min Temp
10.6°C
Sunshine
6.9 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
14.9°C
Rainfall
104.6 mm
Humidity
71%
Avg Temp
13.8°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Sicily at 17°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 105 mm total. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Frühling: Mandeln und Zitronen in Blüte, der Tempel von Selinunte im Mohnblumenmeer. Palermo und Taormina noch ohne Hochsommermassen, Ätna-Besteigungen in idealen Bedingungen.
Packing list for Sicily in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Sicily?
- March is not an optimal month for Sicily (Score: 56/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Sicily in March?
- In March, Sicily sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in March?
- In March, Sicily receives an average of 105 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in March?
- Sicily averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in March?
- Water temperature in Sicily in March averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.