Your March weather guide
CoolWeather in Amalfi Coast in March
March suits a trip to the Amalfi Coast if you want to spend time outdoors without summer heat and can work around rain. It does not suit a warm beach holiday: daytime highs average about 14°C, nights fall to about 9°C, and there are around 11 rainy days. For a UK traveller, the appeal is a modest step towards spring rather than reliable warmth, so go with layers and flexible plans.
Long-term climate averages for Amalfi, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Amalfi Coast, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Amalfi.
- Average daytime high
- 13.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 8.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 6°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.4°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 14.2°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.4h
- 46% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 106 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 21.5°C
- 1991-03-24
- Record low 1991-2020
- 0.7°C
- 2005-03-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1630 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Amalfi Coast and ranks 113th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Italy it is 9th of 16 (Italy in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Amalfi Coast is 3.4°C warmer by day and 5.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Amalfi Coast peaks at 13.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 8.9°C; one night in ten drops to 5.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 21.5°C (1991-03-24) and the coldest night 0.7°C (2005-03-02).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 106 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2018 with 290 mm, the driest 1994 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 14.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.6°C to 14.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:13 and sets about 18:08 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 53%.
Is March a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
March is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Amalfi Coast on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Pack for cool evenings and changeable days
The main catch is that mild afternoons do not carry through into the evening. A jumper and a waterproof outer layer are more useful than a suitcase built around summer clothes, while shoes that cope with rain will make wet days less awkward. The coldest nights can fall to around 6°C or below, so bring something warm for evenings outside. Rain is frequent enough that a tightly planned outdoor itinerary could become frustrating. Keep your plans movable and use drier spells for longer outings. March is a better fit for travellers comfortable with cool-weather exploring than for anyone hoping to leave their coat behind.
Enjoy the daylight, but do not count on swimming
The sea averages 14.2°C, which is cold rather than merely refreshing. If comfortable swimming is central to your holiday, March is the wrong choice; time beside the water is a more realistic plan than time in it. There is about 5.4 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, giving you room for outdoor plans without promising clear skies throughout the day. Aim to spend the milder part of the day outside, but keep a layer handy rather than dressing for beach weather. This is a month for enjoying the coast in cool conditions, not for relying on sunbathing.
A little perspective
Amalfi Coast through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C | 7.8°C | 15.1°C | 4.2 | 123 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 11.9°C | 7.5°C | 14.2°C | 4.9 | 105 | 11 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 13.9°C | 8.9°C | 14.2°C | 5.4 | 106 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 16.4°C | 11.2°C | 15.4°C | 6.3 | 88 | 11 | 0% |
| May | 20.1°C | 14.8°C | 18.8°C | 7.8 | 60 | 8 | 3% |
| Junebest | 24.1°C | 18.6°C | 22.8°C | 10.2 | 29 | 5 | 38% |
| Julybest | 26.9°C | 21.4°C | 25.4°C | 12.0 | 16 | 3 | 83% |
| Augustbest | 27.6°C | 22.1°C | 26.4°C | 10.9 | 22 | 4 | 92% |
| September | 24.1°C | 19.2°C | 24.4°C | 7.4 | 89 | 9 | 36% |
| October | 20.6°C | 16.1°C | 21.9°C | 5.7 | 131 | 11 | 2% |
| November | 16.5°C | 12.5°C | 19.4°C | 4.2 | 189 | 14 | 0% |
| December | 13.0°C | 9.2°C | 16.9°C | 4.1 | 155 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Amalfi Coast in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Amalfi Coast hot in March?
Amalfi Coast is cool in March: the average daytime high is 13.9°C and nights average 8.9°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
Can you swim in the sea in Amalfi Coast in March?
The sea around Amalfi Coast averages 14.2°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Amalfi Coast in March?
Amalfi Coast sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 106 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (290 mm) and the driest was 1994 (1 mm).
How sunny is Amalfi Coast in March?
Amalfi Coast gets around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Amalfi Coast compare with the UK in March?
Amalfi Coast is on average 3.4°C warmer than London by day in March (13.9°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Amalfi Coast?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Amalfi Coast reached 21.5°C on 1991-03-24, and the coldest night dropped to 0.7°C on 2005-03-02.
Is the Amalfi Coast much warmer than London in March?
It is warmer, but the difference is modest. The average daytime high is 13.9°C on the Amalfi Coast, compared with 10.5°C in London, a difference of 3.4°C. Think milder spring weather, not a switch to summer.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 2 h 48 min, so it is a short-haul option. That makes the journey relatively brief, but the March weather still calls for realistic expectations: cool days and rain rather than dependable sunshine.
When should I go instead for warmer holiday weather?
June, July and August are the strongest months here for holiday weather. If warmth is your main reason for travelling, choose those rather than March. March makes more sense when you are happy with cool conditions and flexible outdoor plans.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Amalfi. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C