Paris in March: weather, rain (42%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Paris weather in March

⚠️ Fair

🌡️ Temperature min / max

4°C – 12°C

🌧 Rainy days

42% of days

☀️ Sunshine

8.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

4.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (8.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paris in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 42%

🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 12°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.0h/d

Our take: March in Paris is classic spring chaos—you'll dodge rain showers while scoring brilliant sunny moments between clouds. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket, because temperatures bounce between 4–12°C (39–50°F). Perfect for travelers who love fewer crowds and don't mind unpredictable weather; just keep expectations flexible and embrace the moody Parisian charm.

By trip type

Paris in March by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in March

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Paris. Temperatures rise (12°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	2°C	7°C	41%	2.3	2.6h	2.5/10
🌦️ February	3°C	10°C	39%	1.9	5.1h	4.1/10
🌦️ March	4°C	12°C	42%	2.2	8.0h	4.7/10
⛅ April	6°C	15°C	34%	1.7	11.4h	7.0/10
🌤️ May	10°C	19°C	41%	2.5	11.9h	7.2/10
🌤️ June	14°C	23°C	40%	2.5	13.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ July	15°C	25°C	31%	1.9	12.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ August	15°C	25°C	31%	2.0	11.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ September	13°C	22°C	32%	2.0	10.1h	7.6/10
🌦️ October	10°C	16°C	40%	2.3	7.0h	6.0/10
🌦️ November	6°C	11°C	43%	2.3	4.7h	4.1/10
🌦️ December	3°C	9°C	42%	2.4	2.7h	3.1/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Paris averages 12°C, 42% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.7/10. See methodology →

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