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Brittany Weather in March

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

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Saint Malo Carnac Rennes Brest

Planning a journey to Brittany, 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 Brittany in March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Trégastel at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Varennes at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Varennes and 8°C (46°F) in Trégastel.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brittany, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sixt-sur-Aff with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Crozon with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Saint Malo receives about 129 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Brittany by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Brittany — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint Malo)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October17°C (63°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Brittany →

Best Places to Visit in Brittany in March

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

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 Brittany

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

Temperature range in Brittany (March)

Precipitation variation in Brittany (March)

Saint Malo

In March Saint Malo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
129 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saint Malo →

Carnac

In March Carnac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Carnac →

Rennes

In March Rennes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
128 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Rennes →

Brest

In March Brest generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
127 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Brest →

Dinan

In March Dinan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
129 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dinan →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Malo 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Carnac 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Rennes 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Brest 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Dinan 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Perros-Guirec 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Brittany weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Brittany, France brings unpleasant weather. In Saint Malo, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

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

In Saint Malo, the average daytime high in March is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

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

Not particularly. Saint Malo averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Brittany, France.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Brittany, France?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Saint Malo. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.

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