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Sicily in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Sicily in March is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 16 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
55/100 · #9
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#7
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#11
Published best categories: City break, Active
Sicily · MarchPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 16 °C
- Average low
- 6 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
For your trip planning
March: a little milder than February, well behind April
March in Sicily is only slightly warmer than February, with average highs of 16 °C against 14 °C, while April climbs to 20 °C. Rain eases step by step, from 54 mm to 46 mm and then 32 mm. Average lows of 6 °C make a warm jacket worthwhile for mornings and evenings. March still ranks among our best months for city trips.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14 | 5 | 9 | 54 | 4.0 | 80 | 2.8 | 15 | 45 |
| March (selected) | 16 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 5.4 | 76 | 2.7 | 15 | 55 |
| April | 20 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 6.8 | 72 | 2.5 | 16 | 70 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (55/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -10 | -2.6 °C | -1.5 °C | +0.8 | +7.3 mm | -1.4 h | +3.9 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.1 °C |
| April | +15 | +3.1 °C | +2.3 °C | -1.9 | -14.9 mm | +1.4 h | -4.3 % | -0.2 m/s | +1 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sicily in March?
The average daily high is around 16 °C, with an average daily low of about 6 °C.
Can you swim in Sicily in March?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Sicily in March?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sicily?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Sicily. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. March is not among them.