Poitiers weather in March (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Planning a trip to Poitiers in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Poitiers generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Poitiers in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in France in March

Find out more about the weather in France in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Poitiers in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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