New York vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in March. Rome offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while New York sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

New York is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in March.

New York reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Rome averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 8°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

New York receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Rome sees 45 mm over 4 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.