Weather in March in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Planning a journey to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in March?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at 2°C to pleasant in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -8°C in Le Monêtier-les-Bains.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salin-de-Giraud with an average of 39 mm to high rainfall in La Grave with 105 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 186 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cannes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Cannes
In March Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nice
In March Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Marseille
In March Marseille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sainte-Maxime
In March Sainte-Maxime generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Avignon
In March Avignon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with overall tolerable weather in Cannes. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cannes. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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