Drôme Weather in March

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

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Valence Montélimar Bourg-lès-Valence Pierrelatte

Planning a getaway to the Drôme, France this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Drôme in March

The Drôme, France is a region in France. March in the Drôme generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Bourg-de-Péage to 17°C (63°F) in Pierrelatte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Pierrelatte and 4°C (39°F) in Bourg-de-Péage.

For a closer look at conditions across the Drôme, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pierrelatte with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Bourg-de-Péage with 65 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Valence enjoys about 201 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Drôme by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Drôme →

Best Places to Visit in the Drôme in March

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

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 Drôme

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

Temperature range in the Drôme (March)

Precipitation variation in the Drôme (March)

Valence

In March Valence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
201 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Valence →

Montélimar

In March Montélimar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
201 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Montélimar →

Bourg-lès-Valence

In March Bourg-lès-Valence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
201 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence →

Pierrelatte

In March Pierrelatte generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
201 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Pierrelatte →

Bourg-de-Péage

In March Bourg-de-Péage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
171 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bourg-de-Péage →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Valence 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Montélimar 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Bourg-lès-Valence 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Pierrelatte 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bourg-de-Péage 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

The Drôme weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across the Drôme, France in March. The popular destination of Valence averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

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

In Valence, the average daytime high in March is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does the Drôme, France get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Valence averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Drôme, France.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Drôme, France?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit the Drôme, France with overall tolerable weather in Valence.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Valence. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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