What March feels like in Naples
For Naples, March is early spring on the calendar. Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cool and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Naples in March
March is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about one day in 2. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 9.1 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. The yearly figure is similar, around 9.6 mm per wet day. It is among the three wettest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in March
Mid-month, Naples gets 11 h 52 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:17 am to sunset near 6:09 pm. The days are stretching out — 1 h 15 min more daylight than mid-February. Measured sunshine covers about 79% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How March compares to the rest of the year
In Naples's temperature order, March sits as the 4th coolest month. Against February, the average high is 1.9°C (3.4°F) higher, with 2 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into April. April averages a high of 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Who March suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
Tips for visiting Naples in March
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Light Jacket
A light jacket or knit layer is enough for most of the day.
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Naples in March?
It feels cool: typical highs are 15°C (59°F), with lows near 7.6°C (45.7°F).
Does it rain a lot in Naples in March?
Quite a lot — 118 mm spread over about 13 days.
What should I wear in Naples in March?
Pack rain protection, a light jacket and sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is March or April better for visiting Naples?
April, clearly: it ranks #7 of 12 among Naples's months, against #11 for the other. April is warmer and has fewer rainy days.