Franche-Comté Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Franche-Comté, France in March.

Thinking about venturing to Franche-Comté, France this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Franche-Comté in March

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Morez at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Dole at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Dole and 1°C (34°F) in Morez.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Besançon gets around 139 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Franche-Comté by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Franche-Comté — and find the best time to visit. (based on Besançon)

Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in March

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

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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 Franche-Comté

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (March)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (March)

Besançon

In March Besançon 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
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
139 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Belfort

In March Belfort 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 poor that month.

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
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Dole

In March Dole 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
Max temperature
9°C (48°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
97 hours
157 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Montbéliard

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

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
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Ornans

In March Ornans generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
139 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Franche-Comté in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Belfort 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Dole 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Montbéliard 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Ornans 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Pontarlier 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Franche-Comté weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Franche-Comté, France in March?

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

What is the average temperature in Franche-Comté, France in March?

Besançon averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Franche-Comté, France get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Franche-Comté, France during March, with Besançon averaging close to 99 mm (3.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Franche-Comté, France?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Besançon, March may not be the ideal time to visit Franche-Comté, France.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Besançon. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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