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

Can you expect sunny skies in Nice in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of March in Nice typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 14°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Nice in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 186 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nice, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Monaco, France (7 KM, 4 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?

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

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.