Venice vs Rome

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.

Venice is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 15°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.

Venice reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Rome averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Venice receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 75 mm over 9 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%.