March · France
Best time to visit Étretat in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Étretat in March
Average temperature 9°C, 63 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Étretat scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Étretat's white chalk cliffs and needle arches face the Channel on Normandy's Alabaster Coast.
March in Étretat — middling scores, decent value
Expect 9°C (48°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Étretat — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Étretat in March?
- In March, Étretat averages 9°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Étretat?
- March earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Étretat in March?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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