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Périgueux Weather in March

March in Périgueux brings moderate temperatures around 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 69 mm (2.7 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Périgueux in March

Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month, with 69 mm (2.7 in) on average. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Périgueux in March

March in Périgueux brings typical temperatures with highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Périgueux in March

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best weather for Périgueux.

Périgueux Temperature in March

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
69 mm (2.7 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Sunshine
170 hours
Percentage Sunshine

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Périgueux in March

Pack for changing conditions in Périgueux in March. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Périgueux in March

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

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