Early spring · Weather & things to do
Reims in March
Reims warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 44°F in February, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 35°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (59 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – July and September.
- Comfort improves from 48/100 in February to 64/100.
- 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 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reims in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Avenue de Champagne
Épernay street of champagne houses including Moët & Chandon, lit up for the Habits de Lumière festival each December.
Why now March scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
Romanesque abbey church built around the tomb of Saint Remi, quieter than the cathedral and just as long inside.
Taittinger
Champagne house whose cellar tour descends into Gallo-Roman chalk pits and the crypt of a medieval abbey.
Reims Cathedral
Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in March
- Paris in March~81 mi · highs 53°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Brussels in March~111 mi · highs 51°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in March~125 mi · highs 51°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in March~139 mi · highs 50°F, 2.1 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.
Reims in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Reims?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are May – July and September, at up to 89. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
How cold is Reims in March?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in March?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Reims in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.