Europe · March
Best time to visit Italy in March 🇮🇹
March in Italy is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Italy year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Italy are April, May, September, October. March is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Italy is like in March
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct give warm weather without the crushing crowds and heat of Jul–Aug. The Alps and Dolomites are amazing both summer and winter.
Insider tip
Many small towns and restaurants close in Aug when Italians take their holidays.
March by region in Italy
Rome, Florence, Venice
goodPleasant Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Avoid Aug heat.
Amalfi & Cinque Terre
shoulderOpen May–Oct; peak Jun–Sep.
Dolomites & Alps
bestHike Jun–Sep, ski Dec–Mar.
Sicily & Sardinia
bestBeach May–Oct; mild winters.
Other countries also at their peak in March
Japan in March
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Vietnam in March
A long country with three climates.
Nepal in March
Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.
Sri Lanka in March
Two monsoons, two coasts.
Philippines in March
7,000 islands, one dry season.
South Korea in March
Sharp four-season country.