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

What's the typical weather in Barcelonnette for March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Barcelonnette generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Barcelonnette in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelonnette. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barcelonnette, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.