Marseille weather in March (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Planning a trip to Marseille in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Marseille typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Marseille in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 240 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Marseille, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 240 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in France in March

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

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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 Marseille in March?

For visitors traveling to Marseille, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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