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Alsace Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alsace, France in March.

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Strasbourg Colmar Ribeauvillé Riquewihr

Planning a journey to Alsace, France this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Alsace in March

Alsace, France is a region in France. March in Alsace generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Tamniès at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Tamniès and 2°C (36°F) in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.

To explore the conditions in Alsace, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Wildenstein with 102 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Strasbourg, you can expect around 136 hours of sunlight in March, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in Alsace in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alsace.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Alsace

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Alsace, France?

Temperature range in Alsace (March)

Precipitation variation in Alsace (March)

Strasbourg

In March Strasbourg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
136 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Strasbourg →

Colmar

In March Colmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Colmar →

Ribeauvillé

In March Ribeauvillé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
152 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ribeauvillé →

Riquewihr

In March Riquewihr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
152 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Riquewihr →

Kaysersberg

In March Kaysersberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kaysersberg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alsace, in France.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alsace in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Strasbourg 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Colmar 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Ribeauvillé 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Riquewihr 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Kaysersberg 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Obernai 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Alsace weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alsace, France in March?

In March, Alsace, France generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Strasbourg sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Alsace, France in March?

Daytime temperatures in Strasbourg peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in March, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Alsace, France get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Alsace, France. Strasbourg averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Alsace, France?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Alsace, France due to the typically unpleasant weather in Strasbourg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Strasbourg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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