Franche-Comté weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Franche-Comté in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Franche-Comté in March?
Franche-Comté is a region in France. March in Franche-Comté generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Morez at 10°C to moderate in Dole at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Dole and 1°C in Morez.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 146 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected in Besançon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Franche-Comté in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Franche-Comté climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Franche-Comté?
Besançon
In March Besançon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Belfort
In March Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dole
In March Dole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Montbéliard
In March Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ornans
In March Ornans generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Franche-Comté?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Besançon, March may not be the ideal time to visit Franche-Comté.
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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