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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in March.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

Planning a trip to the Bouches-du-Rhône, France this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Bouches-du-Rhône in March

The Bouches-du-Rhône, France is a region in France. March in the Bouches-du-Rhône generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in La Ciotat to 18°C (64°F) in Istres. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Istres and 9°C (48°F) in La Ciotat.

To explore the conditions in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Istres with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Aix en Provence with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Marseille typically receives 240 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Bouches-du-Rhône by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bouches-du-Rhône — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marseille)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bouches-du-Rhône.

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 the Bouches-du-Rhône

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

Temperature range in the Bouches-du-Rhône (March)

Precipitation variation in the Bouches-du-Rhône (March)

Marseille

In March Marseille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
240 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In March Aix en Provence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
236 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In March Arles generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
225 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In March La Ciotat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
229 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In March Istres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
240 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Istres →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bouches-du-Rhône in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Aix en Provence 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Arles 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
La Ciotat 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Istres 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Martigues 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

The Bouches-du-Rhône weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in March?

the Bouches-du-Rhône, France typically experiences pleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Marseille average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in March?

Marseille averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does the Bouches-du-Rhône, France get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Marseille averages just 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France with overall pleasant weather in Marseille. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France is in April, May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Marseille. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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