Paris · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 54°F, low 39°F. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
54° / 39°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
13 mph
What March feels like in Paris
Sunrise
08:01
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:56
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Paris in March
The kit for March in Paris: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+5° avg high
+1 rain days
Paris in February →
March
54°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-6° avg high
+1 rain days
Paris in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Paris in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Paris in March?+
Average high 54°F, average low 39°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Paris?+
Compared to February (avg high 49°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 60°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Paris in March?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in March, on average.