The Loire weather in March
Thinking about venturing to the Loire this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Loire in March?
The Loire is a region in France. March in the Loire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Saint-Étienne.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 61 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Saint-Étienne usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The city Saint-Étienne usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in the Loire for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Loire climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 3 most popular destinations in the Loire?
Saint-Étienne
In March Saint-Étienne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint-Chamond
In March Saint-Chamond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Loire Valley
In March Loire Valley 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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Is March the best time to visit the Loire?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to the Loire with often unpleasant weather in Saint-Étienne.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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