Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | London | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 12°C (54°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 3°C (37°F) | 3°C (37°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days▲ | 11 days | London |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 43 mm▲ | 51 mm | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 19 km/h▲ | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in March. London offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Paris sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
London is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Paris is cooler at 12°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in March.
London reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Paris averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
London receives approximately 43 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Paris sees 51 mm over 11 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 3°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 12°C, lows of 3°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | 7°C | 12d |
London Weather in March
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