Dunkerque weather in March (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

Is Dunkerque a good destination in March, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Dunkerque generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 11°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night.

Precipitation

Dunkerque in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 131 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunkerque, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 131 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ostend, Belgium (38 KM, 24 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.

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

6/10

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