March Weather in Sicily - 2026

Sicily is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is close to Tunisia and just off Italy's "boot". It is the largest island in the Mediterranean. Sicily and the other smaller islands surrounding it are part of Italy. The island is popular for its rugged, volcanic landscape, history, culture, and architecture.

Sicily's rich history and culture can be found in sites like the well-preserved Valley of the Temples, which is made of ruins of 7 monumental, Greek temples. And also at the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in the capital Palermo, where you can find Byzantine mosaics.

The people of Sicily are friendly welcoming people. Tourists frequent the island to explore its abundance of adventure. You could choose to simply visit fish markets, museums or explore the eastern edge of Sicily, where Mount Etna, one of Europe's highest volcanoes stands formidable in the landscape. It is also home to some World Heritage sites.

March weather in Sicily

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in March in Sicily, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if March is comfortable or humid

Generally, March in Sicily will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. During this month the air is quite dry. During the night, it will cool down to around 39°F / 4°C.

Sicily has its share of rainy days in March. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 57 mm of rain during the whole month.

March weather in Sicily in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in March in Sicily, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Sicily in March

Generally, you can expect in March an average temperature of 57°F / 14°C during the day and an average of 39°F / 4°C during the night. In March, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 69°F / 21°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 30°F / -1°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 51°F / 11°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. When comparing March with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 53°F / 12°C. And slightly less than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 64°F / 18°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 100°F / 38°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. When comparing March with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 64°F / 18°C. And slightly less than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 77°F / 25°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Sicily each month:

- Can you expect rain in March in Sicily?

Generally, you can expect about 11 rain days in March, with on average 2.2 inches / 57 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.4 inches / 10 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3 inches / 76 mmmm. When comparing March with the month before and after, this is slightly less than February, which sees around 2.4 inches / 60 mm of rain. And almost equal to April, which sees around 2.2 inches / 55 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 3 and 4 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 13 and 14 days. When comparing March with the month before and after, this is almost equal to February, which sees around 12 days of rain. And almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 10 and 11 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Sicily for March

You can expect in March, the water temperature for Sicily to be between 60°F / 16°C and 55°F / 13°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 82°F / 28°C and 84°F / 29°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with around 59°F / 15°C. When comparing the water temperature from March with the month before and after, March has a water temperature almost equal to February, with a water temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from April, that is around 64°F / 18°C.

- Can you expect in March a lot of sunny days in Sicily

Generally, you can expect around 7 sunny days in March and around 15 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 21 and 22 sunny days. December is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 4 and 5 sunny days. When comparing March with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than February, with an average of between 4 and 5 sunny days. And almost equal to April, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Sicily. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 14 and 15 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing March with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to February, with an average of between 10 and 11 cloudy days. And almost equal to April, with an average of between 7 and 8 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in March in Sicily?

Generally, March in Sicily will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Sicily to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). When comparing March with the month before and after, this is slightly more than February, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And slightly less than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty)

What to do in Sicily in March

• Mount Etna: This is an immense active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, in the city of Catania. It is the largest active volcano in Italy. It is still possible to see smoke trailing into the sky. Snowbirds can explore the area through trails.
• Island of Ortigia: this is a small island in the city of Syracuse, Sicily. It has stone streets. It is also known as Citta Vecchia. The island is home to many historical landmarks.
• Norman Palace: Norman palace or The Palazzo dei Normanni, is an ornate 9th-century palace located in Palermo. It was previously used by kings of Sicily and other forms of government. These days, it is a museum.
• Cattedrale di Palermo: this is a 12th century built catholic cathedral church in Palermo. It is known for its interesting intricate architecture with different styles as a result of changes and restorations over the years.
• Valley of the Temples: snowbirds can visit one of the most outstanding works of Greek art and architecture. Most of the structures here are still in good shape and you could also visit the museum.

Is it humid in Sicily in March?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Sicily in March. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in March in Sicily, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Sicily during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of March, you can expect that Sicily will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is March a good time to go to Sicily?

Trying to answer the question of whether March is a good time to go to Sicily is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Sicily in March, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In March, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 39°F / 4°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 7 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 57 mm of rain during March. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that March in Sicily is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Sicily in March?

In Sicily, it does not rain all day in March. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 57 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Sicily, there are, on average 7 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days in March. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is March the rainiest month in Sicily?

March is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Sicily, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 13 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 4 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3 inches / 76 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.4 inches / 10 mm of rain.

Is March the most sunniest month in Sicily?

March is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Sicily, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 7 sunny days, and 15 partly suny days. December is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While January is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

More information about Sicily

Weather in Sicily in other months

• Weather in Sicily for January
• Weather in Sicily for February
• Weather in Sicily for April
• Weather in Sicily for May
• Weather in Sicily for June
• Weather in Sicily for July
• Weather in Sicily for August
• Weather in Sicily for September
• Weather in Sicily for October
• Weather in Sicily for November
• Weather in Sicily for December

What to do in Sicily for each month

• What to do in January in Sicily
• What to do in February in Sicily
• What to do in March in Sicily
• What to do in April in Sicily
• What to do in May in Sicily
• What to do in June in Sicily
• What to do in July in Sicily
• What to do in August in Sicily
• What to do in September in Sicily
• What to do in October in Sicily
• What to do in November in Sicily
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