Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
France in March
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
5h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March11°C average high
March is on the cooler side of France's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March69mm average rain
March sits near France's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5 hours average sun
March sits close to France's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March6°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March26 weather score
March scores below France's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
