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French Riviera Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to the French Riviera, France this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the French Riviera in March

The French Riviera, France 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 (55°F) in Menton to 16°C (61°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Saint-Tropez and 8°C (46°F) in Menton.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Cannes gets around 186 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 the French Riviera by month

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

January12°C (54°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
Best Time to Visit the French Riviera →

Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera in March

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

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 French Riviera

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

Temperature range in the French Riviera (March)

Precipitation variation in the French Riviera (March)

Cannes

In March Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
186 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cannes →

Nice

In March Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
186 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Nice →

Saint-Tropez

In March Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
205 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Saint-Tropez →

Antibes

In March Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
186 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Antibes →

Saint-Raphaël

In March Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
218 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Saint-Raphaël →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Nice 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Saint-Tropez 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Antibes 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Saint-Raphaël 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Menton 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

The French Riviera weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the French Riviera, France in March?

In March, the French Riviera, France generally has tolerable weather conditions. Cannes sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the French Riviera, France in March?

In Cannes, the average daytime high in March is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

March is on the drier side in the French Riviera, France. Cannes averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the French Riviera, France?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cannes, March might be a good time to visit the French Riviera, France. 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.

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