Puglia in March
Almond and wild flowers
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Puglia — with trade-offs.
March turns the countryside green, a calm time to see Alberobello and Ostuni.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–16°C
- Mild, around 16°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
+Green countryside and calm towns.
–Too cold to swim.
My tip for March
Visit Alberobello early in the day.
- Countryside
- Towns
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Puglia, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Puglia in March
- Winter closures
- Many masserie, beach clubs and restaurants close.
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Weather
Weather in Puglia in March
In March Puglia averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 41 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Bari Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Puglia in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Puglia?
- March is a reasonable month in Puglia — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Puglia overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Green countryside and calm towns. The main downside: Too cold to swim.
- What is the weather like in Puglia in March?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 41 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild, around 16°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Puglia crowded in March?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Puglia in March?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Puglia?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (March ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.