Villefranche-sur-Saône weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Villefranche-sur-Saône a good destination in March, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of March in Villefranche-sur-Saône typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Villefranche-sur-Saône in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 174 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Villefranche-sur-Saône climate page with graphs.

 

Villefranche-sur-Saône, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Lyon, France (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in France in March

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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