Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in March
What March is really like in Cinque Terre: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Businesses reopen and wildflowers appear on the trails, though showers are frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (13°C (55°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:27
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Wildflowers and fresh green terraces, good hiking temperatures and Easter crowds; the sea is still cool.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Cinque Terre, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Monterosso al Mare
Madonna di Soviore sanctuary
Allow about 1.5 hours to walk up; you can return the same way or by the local bus.
- Time needed
- 3 hours round trip
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- History
Experience · Levanto to Porto Venere
Ferry along the Cinque Terre coast
From spring to autumn, ferries run along the coast between Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Porto Venere and La Spezia, stopping at every village except hilltop Corniglia.
- Time needed
- 2–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Experience · Levanto
Levanto–Bonassola–Framura cycle path
Pack swimwear: side paths lead down to small beaches between the tunnels.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Manarola
Wine tasting in the vineyards
The steep vineyards produce crisp Cinque Terre DOC whites from Bosco, Albarola and Vermentino grapes, and Sciacchetrà, a rare sweet wine from grapes dried after the harvest.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Cinque Terre in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Businesses reopen and wildflowers appear on the trails, though showers are frequent.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in March?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.