Weather (in Rome)

Hey Herf!

You and your wife must be thrilled! I hope you guys have a fantastic time!

Of course, March will probably be different than when I went in December.

Like you, I used The Weather Channel or https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/ITXX0067:1:IT It can display averages, but nothing is set in stone when it comes to Mother Nature, lol.

Before my first trip to Rome, I went on a couple different sites to view the average temps for two weeks.

The first trip to Rome, it was freezing and windy walking around. I was glad I wore a winter coat. It reached "maybe" 40-45 degrees F most days at peak (45° being generous.) On windy days, it seemed colder. It rained a bit on one or two days, nothing serious. At nightfall , it dipped.

My second trip was a surprise. Rome was very mild, humid/balmy (for the same time frame.) A few days reached mid 60's+ (at peak.) People were saying it was unusual for that time. Most days were maybe 50's? Spring like.

Coming from the East Coast, flying in December, I wore my coat and accessories. But, of course wearing/layering thinner clothing underneath can be helpful; adjust accordingly.

The first year, I wore my wool, winter coat. Walking around Rome, it weighed on me; even though I appreciated the warmth. Last year, I wore my thinner, but warm puffer coat. On warm days, I just left it unzipped. As the day wore on, I appreciated having the coat, scarf and gloves though. But, I'm always cold! lol.

take a water resistant wind breaker with a hood and layer under that as needed this time of year

As a former resident of Rome, I relied on Accuweather, but I think it was because I liked the interface best. Now in Oregon I vascillate between Weather.com and Accuweather as Imdo not like the changes to either interface. (Why do they always change formats!!)

My point is, pick an app you like and go with it.

Two years ago, we were in Rome at exactly this time of year, actually Feb 26-Mar 5. And we lucked out, with temps 55-65 during the day and 40-50 at night, with only a sprinkle of rain in a week. We could sit outside and eat while wearing a fleece, walking was a pleasure, we could open our windows of our apartment wide, even an early morning jog along the Tiber with a stocking cap & gloves was invigorating. For getting stuff done, that's about perfect climate for me.

Don't count on it, however. From there we traveled south to Sorrento and encountered positively awful weather, rain and wind and 40's.

Cross your fingers!

I checked and the weather in Rome will be fairly similar to the weather in Charlotte for the same period - Highs mid 60s, lows mid 40s and a couple of chances of rain, but certainly not a washout. If I was about to leave, I'd pack either a light jacket or sweater and a weatherproof windbreaker. I'd leave the umbrella at home and buy one there if needed.

If you don't have your trip crammed with tours or sites already booked, you could just play it by ear doing outdoor things when nice and museums and churches when rainy.

I hope you have a great time! You are going to love Rome.