Florence in March
Changeable weather and a fast-rising curve as coach loads of school groups return to the centre in force.
Is March a good time to visit Florence?
March is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- European school-trip season begins
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Florence, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Florence?
March is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Florence in March?
Florence sits at roughly 54/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 11 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Florence in March?
Expect highs around 16°C and lows near 5°C in March, with about 8 wet days across the month.