North of France in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the North of France in march 2025
In this section, check out the weather forecast for march for most popular cities in North of France. These forecasts are statistics for march from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in march in Lille
very bad weather 17.3cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Cloudy
27% of time
23%
22%
14%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Cloudy
28% of time
28%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
23%
21%
15%
Weather at 3am
41°F
27%
26%
17%
14%
Where to go in the North of France in march?
Where to go in the North of France in march: destination map
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Where to go in march based on the weather?
| Nord (Lille, Dunkirk, Cambrai...) | 50°F to 54°F | 2 à 6 days | 47°F | very bad weather* |
| Pas-de-Calais (Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Arras (Pas-de-Calais)...) | 49°F to 54°F | 2 à 6 days | 45°F to 47°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go in the North of France in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the North of France in march ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
March is not the best month to travel to in North of France. The climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Berck, Calais, Le Touquet and Dunkirk is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very frequently.
It's much worse around the cities of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Berck, Calais, Le Touquet and Dunkirk and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. We really do not recommend you to go to these areas this month.
Climate in the North of France in march
Climate in Lille in march
In march, the mean temperature in Lille is 47°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is fairly cold around this city in the month of march, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With barely 2.5in over 4 days, it rains very little during your vacations.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in march
In march, maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is quite fresh around this city in this month, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. With 2.6in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is fairly cool in this city in this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 2.5in over 5 days, you will experience some showers for your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With an unfavorable weather, march is not recommended month to go in that area.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 46°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Calais in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather fresh there in this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 2.7in over 4 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With an unfavorable weather, march is not the best time to go in Calais.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 46°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Cambrai in march
In march, maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is quite cool there in the month of march, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. With barely 3.1in over 5 days, the rain will not be a problem for your holidays.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 11:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the North of France in march
| Lille in march | very bad weather |
| Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in march | very bad weather |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer in march | bad weather |
| Calais in march | bad weather |
| Cambrai in march | very bad weather |
| Dunkirk in march | bad weather |
| Le Touquet in march | bad weather |
| Bray-Dunes in march | bad weather |
| Montreuil-sur-Mer in march | bad weather |
| Valenciennes in march | very bad weather |
| Wissant in march | bad weather |
| Audinghen in march | bad weather |
| Audresselles in march | bad weather |
| Aulnoye-Aymeries in march | very bad weather |
| Berck in march | bad weather |
| Dannes in march | very bad weather |
| Douai in march | very bad weather |
| Escalles in march | bad weather |
| Hardelot-Plage in march | bad weather |
| Le Portel in march | bad weather |
| Leffrinckoucke in march | bad weather |
Weather data for North of France in march:
Weather data for North of France in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the North of France. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the North of France can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the North of France.