March in Paris averages highs of 12 °C (54 °F) and lows of 4 °C (39 °F), with about 11 rainy days and 11 h 44 min of daylight.
March weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Paris?
Tough month: cold and wet. March is usually low season in Paris: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Paris in March
With frequent rain in March, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Louvre — book a timed slot indoors
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionists in a railway station indoors
- Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars — go up at dusk outdoors
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — views over the whole city outdoors
- Seine walk and Île de la Cité — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle outdoors
- Le Marais — galleries, falafel and squares outdoors
Where to stay: Le Marais or Saint-Germain for first-timers; Canal Saint-Martin and the 11th for better value.
What to pack for Paris in March
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 4 °C (39 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 11 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Paris costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–160 | €190–410 |
Excluding flights. March is usually low season in Paris: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11° / 4° | 9 | Tough month |
| Amsterdam | 10° / 3° | 10 | Tough month |
| Munich | 10° / 0° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: cold and wet, with average highs of 12 °C (54 °F) and about 11 rainy days. March is usually low season in Paris: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Paris in March?
Average highs are 12 °C (54 °F) and lows 4 °C (39 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in March?
Expect about 11 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 72 mm in total. It is the wettest month of the year in Paris.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.