Early spring · Weather & things to do
Siena in March
Siena warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 49°F in February, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 71/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (13°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (62 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in February to 71/100.
- Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 37°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Siena in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Piazza del Campo
Shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race runs in July and August.
Why now March scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Museo Civico
Palazzo Pubblico's frescoed halls, including Lorenzetti's Good and Bad Government.
Antica Osteria Da Divo
Restaurant with tables in Etruscan caves beneath the city.
Pasticceria Nannini
Siena's classic café for espresso, ricciarelli and panforte.
Torre del Mangia
Tall tower above Palazzo Pubblico with views of Siena's rooftops.
Nearby in March
- Chianti in March~18 mi · highs 57°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in March~24 mi · highs 54°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Florence in March~31 mi · highs 57°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Piran in March~188 mi · highs 55°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Siena in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Siena?
It's middling, scoring 71/100. The best months are April – June and September & October, at up to 90. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Siena in March?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Siena in March?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.6 in (727 mm).
What should I pack for Siena in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 37°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Siena in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.