Pays de la Loire Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Pays de la Loire, France in March.

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Les Sables-dʼOlonne Nantes Le Mans La Tranche-sur-Mer

Planning a journey to the Pays de la Loire, 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 the Pays de la Loire in March

The Pays de la Loire, France is a region in France. March in the Pays de la Loire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu to 15°C (59°F) in Arçais. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Arçais and 8°C (46°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu.

To explore the conditions in the Pays de la Loire, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thouarcé with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Landivy with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Les Sables-dʼOlonne gets around 166 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.

Explore the Pays de la Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pays de la Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Sables-dʼOlonne)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September21°C (70°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pays de la Loire in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Pays de la Loire.

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 Pays de la Loire

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Pays de la Loire, France?

Temperature range in the Pays de la Loire (March)

Precipitation variation in the Pays de la Loire (March)

Les Sables-dʼOlonne

In March Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
166 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Les Sables-dʼOlonne →

Nantes

In March Nantes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
142 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Nantes →

Le Mans

In March Le Mans generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Le Mans →

La Tranche-sur-Mer

In March La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
166 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in La Tranche-sur-Mer →

Angers

In March Angers generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Pays de la Loire in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Sables-dʼOlonne 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Nantes 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Le Mans 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
La Tranche-sur-Mer 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Angers 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Monts 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

The Pays de la Loire weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pays de la Loire, France in March?

March in the Pays de la Loire, France brings unpleasant weather. In Les Sables-dʼOlonne, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Pays de la Loire, France in March?

Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does the Pays de la Loire, France get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Pays de la Loire, France. Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Pays de la Loire, France?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Pays de la Loire, France due to the typically unpleasant weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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