Rome vs Venice

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in March. Rome offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Venice sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Venice is cooler at 12°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Venice is the stronger choice in March. Rome receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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.

Venice averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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.

Venice sees 69 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Venice the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.