Poitiers weather in March (Poitou-Charentes, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Poitiers in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of March in Poitiers typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Poitiers in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Poitiers, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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