Pyrénées-Atlantiques Weather in March

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

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Biarritz Anglet Pau Bayonne

Planning a journey to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques in March

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is a region in France. March in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Biarritz.

For a closer look at conditions across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bayonne with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Socoa with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Biarritz gets around 165 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 the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in March

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

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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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

Temperature range in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (March)

Precipitation variation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (March)

Biarritz

In March Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
165 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Biarritz →

Anglet

In March Anglet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
165 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Anglet →

Pau

In March Pau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Pau →

Bayonne

In March Bayonne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
165 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bayonne →

Socoa

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
165 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Socoa →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Anglet 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Pau 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Bayonne 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Socoa 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in March?

March in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France brings unpleasant weather. In Biarritz, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in March?

Biarritz averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. Average rainfall in Biarritz sits around 107 mm (4.2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France due to the typically unpleasant weather in Biarritz.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Biarritz. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.

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