Visiting Siena in March
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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.
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