Weather in March in The French Riviera
Considering a trip to the French Riviera this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the French Riviera in March?
The French Riviera is a region in France. March in the French Riviera generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Menton to 16°C in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Saint-Tropez and 8°C in Menton.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 70 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected in Cannes. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the French Riviera in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the French Riviera climate page.
Where to go in the French Riviera in March
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?
Cannes
In March Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Nice
In March Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Saint-Tropez
In March Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Antibes
In March Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Saint-Raphaël
In March Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.
Is March the best time to visit the French Riviera?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cannes, March might be a good time to visit the French Riviera. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the French Riviera.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to France? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in France.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.