March weather forecast
Catania, Italy

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The Piazza Duomo in Catania, Italy
The Piazza Duomo in Catania, Italy

Weather in March

The month of March marks the start of spring in Catania. It’s when temperatures climb a notch higher to an average high of 16.4°C (61.5°F), and nights are less freezing at 8.1°C (46.6°F). March features an increased rainfall (38mm (1.5") over approximately 10 days), the highest in the first quarter of the year. Cloud cover also decreases, paving the way for more sunny days, while the increased UV index of 4 indicates the lengthening daylight hours.

Temperature

Catania records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.4°C (61.5°F) as March arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. In Catania, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Humidity

In Catania, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Catania, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 275mm (10.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Catania.

Sea temperature

In Catania, in March, the average water temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

In Catania, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:21 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Catania is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Catania?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Catania, Italy, are 16.4°C (61.5°F) and 8.1°C (46.6°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Catania?

In March, the average relative humidity in Catania, Italy, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Catania?

In Catania, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Catania?

In Catania, Italy, snow does not fall in February through December.

How cold is the water in March in Catania?

In March, the average sea temperature in Catania, Italy, is 14.9°C (58.8°F). Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in March in Catania?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Catania?

On the first day of March in Catania, Italy, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:21 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Catania?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Catania is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Catania?

In Catania, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Catania, Italy

Average temperature in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average high temperature in March: 16.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 8.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Catania, Italy

Average pressure in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Catania, Italy

Average wind speed in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average wind speed in March: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Catania, Italy

Average humidity in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

Average rainfall in March
Catania, Italy

Average rainfall in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average rainfall in March: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Catania, Italy

Average rainfall days in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Catania, Italy

Average snowfall in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Catania, Italy

Average snowfall days in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Catania, Italy

Average sea temperature in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in March: 14.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.6°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Catania, Italy

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Catania, Italy

Average sunshine days in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Catania, Italy

Average UV index in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Catania, Italy

Average cloud cover in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in March: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Catania, Italy

Average visibility in March - Catania, Italy
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Catania, Italy

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