What to expect in Sicily in March
March is a mixed month in Sicily. You get 17° / 9°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Sicily weather in March
Typical conditions in Sicily during March, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 17°C 63°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C 48°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 35/100 |
| Total rainfall | 78 mm3.1 in |
| Rainy days | 9 |
| Sea temperature | 15°C 58°F |
| Daylight | 11 h 57 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Rainfall figures are for Palermo.
Average highs sit around 17°C with lows near 9°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for Sicily — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 17°C by day and about 9°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit Sicily. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 65% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Settimana Santa (Misteri di Trapani) while you’re there.
- Settimana Santa (Misteri di Trapani) — Hooded penitents carry life-size wooden statues through Trapani's streets in a Good Friday procession lasting over 24 hours.
Sicily in March compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 8° | Low | $ | 71 |
| February | 15° / 8° | Low | $ | 71 |
| March · This month | 17° / 9° | Low | $ | 70 |
| April | 19° / 11° | Low | $ | 68 |
| May | 23° / 14° | Moderate | $$ | 69 |
These months score higher for Sicily on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in March
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in March.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
