March · France
Best time to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Notre-Dame Cathedral in March
Average temperature 8°C, 62 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Notre-Dame Cathedral scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Notre-Dame rises on Île de la Cité, its twin towers and flying buttresses fronting the Seine.
March in Notre-Dame Cathedral — workable with trade-offs
Expect 8°C (47°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Notre-Dame Cathedral — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Notre-Dame Cathedral in March?
- In March, Notre-Dame Cathedral averages 8°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral?
- March earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Notre-Dame Cathedral in March?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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