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Weather in March in Nord

Thinking about venturing to Nord 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 Nord in March?

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Lille. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nord in March, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Nord, 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 to moderate rainfall in Fourmies with 75 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 123 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lille. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Nord's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nord climate page.

Where to go in Nord in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nord on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our Nord's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Nord?

Lille

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

Lille
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March March
12°C 
4°C 
123 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
174 hours 
55 mm 
17 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Lille

Villeneuve d'Ascq

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

Villeneuve d'Ascq
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
62 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March March
12°C 
4°C 
123 hours 
57 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
174 hours 
55 mm 
16 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq

Valenciennes

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

Valenciennes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March March
12°C 
4°C 
123 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
174 hours 
57 mm 
16 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Valenciennes

Tourcoing

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

Tourcoing
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March March
12°C 
4°C 
123 hours 
57 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
15°C 
6°C 
174 hours 
55 mm 
16 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Tourcoing

Dunkerque

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

Dunkerque
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
82 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March March
11°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
53 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
April   >> April
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
191 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Dunkerque

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

Is March the best time to visit Nord?

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

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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