Early spring · Weather & things to do
Avignon in March
Avignon warms up: highs climb to 60°F (15°C), from 52°F in February, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (15°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (44 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September & October).
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in February to 83/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Avignon in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gordes
Stone village stacked on a cliff above the Luberon valley.
Les Halles d'Avignon
Covered market with Provençal produce, cheeses and a green living wall facade.
Palais des Papes
The largest Gothic palace in Europe, seat of the popes in the 14th century.
Rocher des Doms
Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.
Why now March scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market
Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Nice in March~124 mi · highs 57°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cadaqués in March~138 mi · highs 60°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in March~164 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Girona in March~169 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~266 m to Avignon's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Avignon in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Avignon?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 93 in April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Avignon in March?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in March?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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