March · France
Best time to visit Paris in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris in March
Average temperature 8°C, 63 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Paris scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paris rewards unhurried days: market mornings, museum afternoons, and long café evenings unfold best in the gentler light of spring and early autumn.
March holds up well in Paris — 7th best month
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 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in March?
- In March, Paris averages 8°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Paris?
- March earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Paris in March?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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