Poitou-Charentes Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Poitou-Charentes, France in March.

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Royan Saint-Palais-sur-Mer La Palmyre Ronce-les-Bains

Are you planning a trip a to the Poitou-Charentes, France in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Poitou-Charentes in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines to 16°C (61°F) in La Barde. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in La Barde and 8°C (46°F) in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines.

For specific regional insights in the Poitou-Charentes, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Glénouze with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Roussines with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Royan gets approximately 166 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Poitou-Charentes by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Poitou-Charentes — and find the best time to visit. (based on Royan)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Poitou-Charentes in March

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

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 Poitou-Charentes

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

Temperature range in the Poitou-Charentes (March)

Precipitation variation in the Poitou-Charentes (March)

Royan

In March Royan 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
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
166 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Royan →

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

In March Saint-Palais-sur-Mer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
166 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer →

La Palmyre

In March La Palmyre generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°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
66 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in La Palmyre →

Ronce-les-Bains

In March Ronce-les-Bains generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°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
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ronce-les-Bains →

Vaux-sur-Mer

In March Vaux-sur-Mer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
166 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Poitou-Charentes in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Royan 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
La Palmyre 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Ronce-les-Bains 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Vaux-sur-Mer 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Poitiers 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

The Poitou-Charentes weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Poitou-Charentes, France in March?

the Poitou-Charentes, France typically experiences tolerable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Royan average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Poitou-Charentes, France in March?

Average temperatures in the Poitou-Charentes, France during March range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Royan.

Does the Poitou-Charentes, France get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Poitou-Charentes, France. Royan averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Poitou-Charentes, France?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit the Poitou-Charentes, France with overall tolerable weather in Royan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Royan. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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