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Arcachon Weather in March

Arcachon in March sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 62 mm (2.4 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Arcachon in March

Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain, totalling around 62 mm (2.4 in) for the month. Expect plenty of grey, overcast days rather than intense storms. The rain rarely amounts to much on any given day.

Temperature in Arcachon in March

March in Arcachon brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights around 8°C (46°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Arcachon in March

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances for Arcachon.

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Arcachon Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Bordeaux, France (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Best Places in France in March

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Arcachon in March

The weather can be unpredictable in March, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Arcachon in March

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

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