Occitanie Weather in March

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

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Toulouse Montpellier Carcassonne Vendres-Plage

Planning a journey to Occitanie, France this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Occitanie in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Carcassonne to 18°C (64°F) in Nîmes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Nîmes and 5°C (41°F) in Carcassonne.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Occitanie, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Toulouse gets around 175 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 Occitanie in March

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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 Occitanie

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

Temperature range in Occitanie (March)

Precipitation variation in Occitanie (March)

Toulouse

In March Toulouse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
175 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Toulouse →

Montpellier

In March Montpellier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
221 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Montpellier →

Carcassonne

In March Carcassonne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
173 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Carcassonne →

Vendres-Plage

In March Vendres-Plage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
221 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Vendres-Plage →

Nîmes

In March Nîmes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
225 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Nîmes →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toulouse 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Montpellier 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Carcassonne 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Vendres-Plage 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Nîmes 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Albi 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Occitanie weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Occitanie, France generally has tolerable weather conditions. Toulouse sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Toulouse peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in March, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Toulouse averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Occitanie, France.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Occitanie, France?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Toulouse, March might be a good time to visit Occitanie, France.

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

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