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

What should you pack for a trip to Lens in March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Lens usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 12°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Lens in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 123 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Lens, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 123 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lille, France (28 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.