SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in March
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March in Matera: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Matera · #540 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Matera climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyHoly Week in the Sassi, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Matera's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Matera in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Holy Week in the Sassi
29 Mar – 6 AprEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedBook earlyTorchlit processions down through the cave quarters on the Thursday and Friday, in a town small enough that a few thousand visitors fill it. Rooms in the Sassi go early. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Matera — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Matera?
Matera in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Matera?
- March in Matera: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in March?
- In March, Matera averages a daily high of 15.3°C and a low of 6.3°C, with about 65.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in March?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in March.
- Does it snow in Matera in March?
- Matera sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in March
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Positano's Hotels and ferries reopen around 20 Mar – 1 May, and Sorrento's Lemon harvest around 15 Feb – 31 May.