Loire Valley weather in March (Loire, France)

Is Loire Valley a good destination in March, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Loire Valley includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Loire Valley in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 145 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Loire Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Loire Valley, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in France in March

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Loire Valley.

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