Rome vs Milan

Rome and Milan are closely matched in March. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Milan 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.

Milan averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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.

Milan sees 73 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.