March on the Amalfi Coast means a mix of the first balmy days of spring and the last blustery days of winter, with sun and rain (often in the same afternoon) and the cheerful bustle of the coastal towns opening up for the season.
Most hotels and restaurants in Positano and Amalfi close or the winter, reopening at Easter; many businesses along the coast take advantage of the month of March to do renovation work or generally ready themselves for the summer crowds. Locals say that the scent of March isn't only the flowering mimosa and orange trees, but the smell of fresh paint!
Temperatures are milder and the days are longer in March, making it an ideal climate for taking walks and visiting the towns along the coast, despite the frequent rain showers. The sea is still too cold to swim, however!
- Average high temperature (in Celsius): 16° C
- Average low temperature (in Celsius): 10° C
- Chance of rain: 27%
- Chance of clouds: 45%
- Average sea temperature (in Celsius): 14° C
- Average daylight hours: 11.30
March offers perfect weather for heading out on the coast's hiking trails:
Hiking and Walking on the Amalfi Coast
The unpredictable weather in March along the coast calls for dressing in layers, and be sure to bring a rain jacket and a pair of shoes that don't get slippery when the streets are wet.
The best place to choose a hotel in March is Sorrento, given the ease of transportation to Capri, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. If you want to spend your time relaxing rather than exploring each day, choose a hotel in Positano (though many may still be closed). It's also easy to drive along the coast in March, as the traffic is still light making the narrow, winding road easier to navigate.
Choose from our selected and vetted tours & experiences. Book now for the best rates and availability!
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Food experience
Duration 2 hours
Departure from: Capri
Duration 2 hours (Morning)
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Departure from: Capri
Duration 1 hour
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Departure from: Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Positano
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Positano
Duration 8 hours
The ruins of Pompeii, the wines of Mount Vesuvius, and the charm of historic Sorrento: this private tour privato departing from Positano is an unforgettable day of discovery of the best of southern Italy.
Tour by luxury sedan or minivan with a professional bilingual driver.
Duration: 8 hours
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento
Duration 9 hours
Walk the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) hassle-free and visit the coastal village of Positano on this full-day tour with private driver.
Departure from: Pompeii, Positano
Duration 4 hours
Private tour from Positano to Pompeii with an authorized guide. An expert English speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel and drive you on a Mercedes vehicle. Duration of the tour: 5 hours
Departure from: Sorrento, Positano
Duration 7 hours
Are you interested in learning about how the historic "Lacryma Christi" wine is produced? Our wine tour takes you to the vineyards where this wine is made, with a visit to the cellar and lunch with a choice between two menùs. After your tasting, the tour continues to Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Departure from: Capri
Duration 4 hours
A simple and convenient DIY day tour on Capri: boat tour with a stop at the Blue Grotto, round trip funicular tickets to Capri, and lunch at a local restaurant.
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The art of hospitality - in Positano
3 stars - Nerano - Massa Lubrense
A bed on the beach (well, almost!)
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