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

Thinking of visiting Cannes in March? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Cannes generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Cannes in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September 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 Cannes climate page with graphs.

 

Cannes, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Monaco, France (17 KM, 11 Miles).

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.

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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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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