France weather in March
Planning a getaway to France this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in France in March?
In March, France experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Aussois at 1°C to pleasant in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -8°C in Aussois.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salin-de-Giraud with an average of 39 mm to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 146 mm. The city Paris usually sees around 129 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in France for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our France climate page.
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Average weather in Paris
In March Paris generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cannes
In March Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Nice
In March Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lyon
In March Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In March Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit France?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Paris, March may not be the ideal time to visit France.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Paris. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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