Early spring · Weather & things to do
Paris in March
Paris warms up: highs climb to 53°F (12°C), from 46°F in February, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (52 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 53°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 36°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (52 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 55/100 in February to 68/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Paris in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Champs-Élysées
The avenue's plane trees are wrapped in lights from late November into January, running up to the Arc de Triomphe.
Sainte-Chapelle
13th-century royal chapel with 15 soaring stained-glass windows.
L'As du Fallafel
Marais falafel counter on Rue des Rosiers, stuffed pitas to go.
Jardins du Trocadéro
Terraced gardens and fountains facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, the classic place to watch it sparkle.
Why now March scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Department store whose 1912 glass and steel dome holds a giant Christmas tree each year, with animated windows outside.
Printemps Haussmann
Belle Époque department store next door, known for its animated Christmas windows and lit domes on Boulevard Haussmann.
Nearby in March
- Reims in March~81 mi · highs 51°F, 2.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amboise in March~118 mi · highs 54°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tours in March~127 mi · highs 54°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in March~157 mi · highs 55°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Paris in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Paris?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 91. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Paris in March?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in March?
Not much: about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.1 in (662 mm).
What should I pack for Paris in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Paris in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.