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Pontarlier weather in March (Franche-Comté, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Pontarlier this March? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In March, Pontarlier tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 10°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night.

Precipitation

Pontarlier in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Pontarlier. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Pontarlier, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 159 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 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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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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