Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Paris | Brussels | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 12°C (54°F)▲ | 11°C (52°F) | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 3°C (37°F) | 3°C (37°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days▲ | 12 days | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 51 mm▲ | 57 mm | Paris |
| 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 | 19 km/h▲ | 21 km/h | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in March. Paris offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Brussels sees 7 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Paris is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Brussels is cooler at 11°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in March.
Paris reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Brussels averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Paris receives approximately 51 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Brussels sees 57 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 12°C, lows of 3°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 11°C, lows of 3°C, 12 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 | Paris | Brussels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 6°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 7°C | 11d |
| Mar | 12°C | 11d | 11°C | 12d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 10d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jul | 24°C | 10d | 23°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 9d | 22°C | 12d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 19°C | 11d |
| Oct | 16°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 11°C | 11d | 10°C | 12d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 13d |
Paris Weather in March
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