Nord Weather in March

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

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Lille Valenciennes Villeneuve d'Ascq Tourcoing

Thinking about venturing to the Nord, France this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Nord in March

The Nord, France is a region in France. March in the Nord generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Lille.

For specific regional insights in the Nord, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loon-Plage with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Fourmies with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Lille as an example - it receives around 123 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Nord by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit the Nord →

Best Places to Visit in the Nord in March

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

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 Nord

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

Temperature range in the Nord (March)

Precipitation variation in the Nord (March)

Lille

In March Lille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
123 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lille →

Valenciennes

In March Valenciennes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
123 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Valenciennes →

Villeneuve d'Ascq

In March Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
123 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq →

Tourcoing

In March Tourcoing generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
123 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tourcoing →

Dunkerque

In March Dunkerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
131 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dunkerque →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Valenciennes 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Villeneuve d'Ascq 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Tourcoing 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dunkerque 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Cambrai 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

The Nord weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, the Nord, France generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Lille sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Lille peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in March, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Nord, France during March, with Lille averaging close to 56 mm (2.2 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lille. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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