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Venice in March 2027: Weather, Easter and Gondola Rides
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Venice in March is cool and getting lighter fast: the average high is 12.3°C, the low 5°C, and the sun sets around 18:15 by mid-month. That leaves almost the whole €90 day-fare window, 09:00 to 19:00, in daylight, and the last 45 minutes before the €110 evening fare at dusk. Rain is moderate, about 76 mm over 7 days. Easter falls on 28 March 2027, with Easter Monday a public holiday on 29 March. It is a good month for a gondola ride if you bring a warm layer.
March at a glance
Crowds: medium- High
- 12.3°C
- Low
- 5°C
- Rain
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
Sunrise 06:24, sunset 18:15 on 15 March (11.9 hours of daylight). The €90 day fare (09:00-19:00) covers daylight and the first 45 minutes of dark.
Climate data: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991-2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S) for the Grand Canal, via src/data/entity-context.json; daylight computed for 15 March
What is the weather like in Venice in March?
March is the month Venice leaves winter. The climate normals give an average high of 12.3°C, nearly four degrees warmer than February, and an average low of 5°C. Rain picks up a little, to about 76 mm over roughly 7 wet days. Wikipedia notes that snow is not uncommon until early March, so the first days can still feel like winter while the last week is often mild. On the water, the low matters more than the high: you sit still for the whole ride.
How much daylight is there for a gondola ride in March?
On 15 March the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 18:15, giving about 11.9 hours of daylight. The official day fare of €90 for 30 minutes runs from 09:00 to 19:00, so nearly all of it is in daylight. A ride starting around 17:45 catches the light fading over the canals and still costs the day fare. From 19:00 the evening fare is €110 for 35 minutes. Read gondola hours for the fare split and the gondola ride price for what the fare covers.
Easter in Venice 2027: what to expect
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027 and Easter Monday, a national public holiday in Italy, on 29 March. The gondola fare does not change on holidays: the City of Venice sets one tariff per boat for the whole year. In 2026 the city also charged day-trippers an access fee on 60 set days from 3 April, starting with the Easter weekend. The 2027 calendar had not been published on 27 October 2026, so check the Venice access fee page before a day trip around Easter.
Is there acqua alta in Venice in March?
Rarely, but March is still part of the cold season. The city's tide centre records most high tides in November, then December and October, which together hold about 70% of events of +110 cm or more; in the other months the frequency is very low. Acqua alta begins at +80 cm, when Piazza San Marco floods first, and events happen mostly in the morning.
Is a gondola ride worth it in Venice in March?
Yes. You get long, mild-enough afternoons, a day fare that covers sunset, and a much lower chance of high water than in autumn. One or two people pay less with a seat on a shared gondola ride; a group of four or five usually does better on a private gondola at the per-boat fare.
What to bring in March
- ✓ A warm jacket you can open: afternoons can be mild, mornings cold
- ✓ A compact umbrella for about 7 wet days in the month
- ✓ Comfortable waterproof shoes for long walks and bridges
- ✓ Sunglasses for low spring sun on the water
Daylight and public holidays, month by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Public holidays 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:46 | 16:52 | 9.1 h | New Year's Day (1), Epiphany (6) |
| February | 07:13 | 17:36 | 10.4 h | — |
| March | 06:24 | 18:15 | 11.9 h | — |
| April | 06:25 | 19:55 | 13.5 h | Easter Sunday (5), Easter Monday (6), Liberation Day (25) |
| May | 05:40 | 20:33 | 14.9 h | International Workers Day (1) |
| June | 05:21 | 21:00 | 15.7 h | Republic Day (2) |
| July | 05:36 | 20:56 | 15.3 h | — |
| August | 06:11 | 20:19 | 14.1 h | Assumption Day (15) |
| September | 06:48 | 19:23 | 12.6 h | — |
| October | 07:26 | 18:26 | 11 h | St. Francis of Assisi's Day (4) |
| November | 07:09 | 16:41 | 9.5 h | All Saints Day (1) |
| December | 07:43 | 16:27 | 8.7 h | Immaculate Conception (8), Christmas Day (25), St. Stephen's Day (26) |
Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month at 45.442, 12.326 (Europe/Rome), sea-level horizon. Computed, not observed; within a few minutes. Holidays: national public holidays (IT) from Nager.Date; banks and some attractions may close or run holiday hours.
Venice Gondola in March
Crowds: medium- High
- 12.3°C
- Low
- 5°C
- Rain
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
Moderate: most slots are easy to get.
Climate: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S)
Frequently asked questions
Is March a good time to visit Venice?
Yes for a gondola ride: highs average 12.3°C, the day fare covers sunset (around 18:15), and high water is far less frequent than in October to December.
When is Easter in Venice in 2027?
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027 and Easter Monday, a public holiday, is 29 March 2027.
What time is sunset in Venice in March?
Around 18:15 in mid-March, with sunrise at about 06:24.
How much is a gondola ride in March?
The same as all year: €90 for 30 minutes from 09:00 to 19:00, and €110 for 35 minutes from 19:00. The fare is per gondola, shared by your group.
Does it rain a lot in Venice in March?
Not much: about 76 mm over roughly 7 wet days in the 1991-2020 normals.
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