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Positano, March 17
Positano street view during March
Historical Weather Analysis

Positano Weather on March 17 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

partly-cloudy-day

14.3°C

High

8.6°C

Low

16%

Rain

🌤️ Feels like 14.1°C

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YES, GOOD CHOICE
Peak Season

March 17 is generally a great time to visit Positano. While there is a slight chance of rain (16%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 14°C weather. It's a lively time to explore Positano, with most attractions operating at full capacity.

Currency

EUR

Euro

Language

Italian

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Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.643

Positano Weather Forecast for March 17

"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 14.3°C. 16% chance of rain."

What to Wear in Positano in March

Based on historical data for March 17, Positano typically experiences temperatures between 8.6°C and 14.3°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (16% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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  • Light Jacket
  • Long Pants

Average High

extreme-hot

14.3°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

8.6°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

14.1°C

🌤️ Feels accurate

Rain Chance

rain

16%

Avg 1.1mm if it rains

Cloud Cover

cloudy

50%

Overcast

Pressure

pressure

1018.3 hPa

Medium volatility

Positano Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

100%Highly Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±1.8°CStable
Precipitation
8-30%Predictable

🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 100% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

3Moderate
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 30 recommended

Safe Sun Windows
Morning

06:00 - 10:00

Afternoon

16:00 - 18:00

Time to Sunburn

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?

69Good
TemperatureCool
HumidityMuggy
WindLight Breeze

Dew Point

10.1°C

Pleasant

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours

Marine Conditions

Water Temp
15.3°C
🥶 Polar Plunge
Avg daily surface temperature
Surf Conditions
0.78m
🌊 Fun Waves
Max daily wave height
Advisories

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

1 vaccine • View Details →

Landing Slots

~106

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Positano

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

06:12

☀️ Noon

12:11

🌇 Sunset

18:11

⏱️ Daylight

11h 59m

Golden Hour
Morning06:12 - 06:48
17:35 - 18:11Evening

Wind Speed

wind

14.6 km/h

Gentle breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

9.6 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

76%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Positano

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

87/100

Tourist Crowds

🟢 Moderate

50/100

Price Level

💰💰 Moderate

60/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

85Score
Atmospheric Pressure1018.3 hPa
Volatility:Medium
Migraine RiskMedium

Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexFair

Moderate fish activity expected.

Air Quality Forecast
62AQI
Moderate
PM2.5 Concentration7 µg/m³

Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Regional Safety Profile

Medium

Seismic Activity

Moderate seismic activity. Occasional tremors possible.

Total events (30y):39
In Mar (30y):3
Last in Mar:2025-03-13
💡 Occasional tremors possible. Know your hotel's evacuation route.
Very High

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 17 averages 14.3°C with a 16% 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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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2024
18°C
Coldest
2021
3.3°C
Rainiest
2018
8.0mm

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📍 Is Positano Worth Visiting on March 17?

Planning a trip to Positano on March 17? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 14.3°C with a 16% 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 0.78m.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 17 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 18°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to 3.3°C in 2021.

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