Jura Weather in March

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

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Les Rousses Lons-le-Saunier Saint-Claude

Planning a trip to the Jura, France this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Jura in March

The Jura, France is a region in France. March in the Jura generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Les Rousses at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Lons-le-Saunier at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Lons-le-Saunier and 1°C (34°F) in Les Rousses.

To explore the conditions in the Jura, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lons-le-Saunier with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Les Rousses with 138 mm (5.4 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Les Rousses.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Les Rousses gets around 162 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 Jura by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Jura - and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Rousses)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) July24°C (75°F) This monthAugust23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Jura in March

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

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 Jura

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

Temperature range in the Jura (March)

Precipitation variation in the Jura (March)

Les Rousses

In March Les Rousses generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
162 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Les Rousses →

Lons-le-Saunier

In March Lons-le-Saunier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°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
95 hours
162 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Lons-le-Saunier →

Saint-Claude

In March Saint-Claude generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
162 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Saint-Claude →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Rousses 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Lons-le-Saunier 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Saint-Claude 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

The Jura weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

the Jura, France typically experiences less favorable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Les Rousses average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Jura, France during March range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Les Rousses.

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

the Jura, France sees substantial rainfall in March. Les Rousses typically averages about 138 mm (5.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Les Rousses, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Jura, France.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide very good weather in Les Rousses. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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