Rome vs Florence

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in March. Rome offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Florence sees 9 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Florence is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in March.

Rome reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Florence averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Rome receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Florence sees 72 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.