Matera · SpringMonth summary
Matera weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Matera in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.1/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Matera in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Matera. Temperatures rise (15°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 37°F | 54°F | 26% | 1.9in | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 39°F | 57°F | 28% | 2.1in | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 59°F | 33% | 2.8in | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 31% | 2.0in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 34% | 2.5in | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 63°F | 84°F | 27% | 2.0in | 13.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 93°F | 12% | 0.7in | 13.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 91°F | 16% | 1.1in | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 82°F | 21% | 1.7in | 10.9h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 73°F | 23% | 1.8in | 8.7h | 8.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 3.3in | 7.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 39°F | 55°F | 19% | 1.3in | 6.9h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Matera averages 59°F, 33% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Matera in March
Is March a good time to visit Matera?
March is an acceptable time for Matera (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (9.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Matera in March?
With 59°F max and 9.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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