March 16 is generally a great time to visit Positano. While there is a slight chance of rain (17%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 14°C weather. You'll find plenty of company in Positano this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.
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Essential Travel Info for Positano
Currency
EUR
€ Euro
Language
Italian
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Driving
Right side
Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.643
Positano Weather Forecast for March 16
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 14.4°C. 17% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Positano in March
Based on historical data for March 16, Positano typically experiences temperatures between 8.6°C and 14.4°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (17% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Positano
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
14.4°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
8.6°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
14.2°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
17%
Avg 1.2mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
49%
Overcast
Pressure
1017.8 hPa
Medium volatility
Positano Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 90% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
06:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 18:00
Type I-II
🔴 27 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 41 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 68 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
10.2°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Italy
Flight Traffic
Busy
72/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~106
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Positano
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:13
☀️ Noon
12:12
🌇 Sunset
18:10
⏱️ Daylight
11h 56m
Wind Speed
14.6 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
9.7 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
76%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Positano
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Moderate seismic activity. Occasional tremors possible.
Volcanic Activity
Nearest: Mount Vesuvius
22.1km away
Travel Alert: This region has elevated natural risks. We recommend registering with your embassy and keeping emergency numbers handy.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Positano on March 16 averages 14.4°C with a 17% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 95/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Positano Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Positano Worth Visiting on March 16?
Planning a trip to Positano on March 16? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 14.4°C with a 17% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 106 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Italy, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 15.3°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.94m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 16 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 17.2°C in 2017, while the coldest dropped to 5.4°C in 2017.