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

How is the weather in Avignon in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Avignon generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Avignon in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 241 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Avignon climate page with graphs.

 

Avignon, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Avignon in March?

For visitors traveling to Avignon, 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

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