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Weather in March in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Planning a getaway to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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.

For specific regional insights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, refer to the map provided below.

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

The city Cannes usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a more detailed look at Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's conditions throughout the year, check out our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.

Where to go in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Cannes
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13°C 
6°C 
159 hours 
65 mm 
9 days 
15°C 
8°C 
186 hours 
60 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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17°C 
10°C 
210 hours 
78 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cannes

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.

Nice
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12°C 
5°C 
159 hours 
69 mm 
9 days 
14°C 
7°C 
186 hours 
65 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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16°C 
9°C 
210 hours 
85 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Nice

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.

Marseille
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14°C 
3°C 
175 hours 
46 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
6°C 
240 hours 
41 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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20°C 
9°C 
245 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Marseille

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.

Sainte-Maxime
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14°C 
7°C 
149 hours 
59 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
9°C 
205 hours 
53 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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18°C 
11°C 
253 hours 
71 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Sainte-Maxime

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.

Avignon
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13°C 
3°C 
177 hours 
48 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
6°C 
241 hours 
46 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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21°C 
9°C 
245 hours 
71 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Avignon

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France.

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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