Visiting Siena in March

Visit Siena Guide editorial·19 maggio 2026·6 min di lettura

March straddles winter and spring. Early March is still cold; late March can hit 18°C and feel like summer.

# Visiting Siena in March

March straddles winter and spring. Early March is still cold; late March can hit 18°C and feel like summer.

Key facts

Weather: 5-17°C, increasingly sunny.
Crowds: still low, building gradually.
Hotel prices: shoulder-season rates, 20-40% below summer.
Easter sometimes falls in late March, which spikes prices and crowds for that week.
Outdoor cafes start reopening their terraces.

What I tell visitors

Mid-late March is a sweet spot: nice weather, light crowds, lower prices. Avoid the Easter week if you can.

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Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.