Paris · France
March
Spring begins its approach — more sun, still cold evenings, good value.
Strong option
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Paris — see the full ranking below.
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High
11.5°C
Low
5.1°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
4.6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Paris
Weather
Above average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Very good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Cherry blossom arrives in select parks (Parc de Sceaux, Jardin des Plantes) from mid-March
- ↑Noticeably more sun than January–February without the tourist surge
- ↑Paris Museum Pass worthwhile: everything accessible with manageable queues
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still cold enough for coats and occasional rain
- ↓Tourism building steadily; not the quiet winter of January
- ↓Easter (if in March) brings a short-term crowd spike
How March compares to September (best month)
| Factor | March | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 7 | 5 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Paris, not across destinations. Methodology →