Lorraine Weather in March

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

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Metz Gérardmer Nancy Plombières-les-Bains

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

What to Expect in Lorraine in March

Lorraine, France is a region in France. March in Lorraine generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Basse-sur-le-Rupt at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Revigny-sur-Ornain at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Revigny-sur-Ornain and 1°C (34°F) in Basse-sur-le-Rupt.

For a closer look at conditions across Lorraine, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Talange with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Vagney with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Metz gets around 130 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.

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Best Places to Visit in Lorraine in March

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

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 Lorraine

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

Temperature range in Lorraine (March)

Precipitation variation in Lorraine (March)

Metz

In March Metz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
130 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Metz →

Gérardmer

In March Gérardmer 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Gérardmer →

Nancy

In March Nancy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
130 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nancy →

Plombières-les-Bains

In March Plombières-les-Bains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Plombières-les-Bains →

Xonrupt-Longemer

In March Xonrupt-Longemer 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°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
97 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Xonrupt-Longemer →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Metz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Gérardmer 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Nancy 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Plombières-les-Bains 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Xonrupt-Longemer 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Épinal 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Lorraine weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Lorraine, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Metz average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Metz peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in March, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Lorraine, France get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Metz averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Lorraine, France.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Lorraine, France?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Metz, March may not be the ideal time to visit Lorraine, France.

On average, the best time to visit Lorraine, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Metz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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