Paris in March
The city thaws: terraces reopen, daylight stretches past seven by month end, and the crowd curve starts its long climb.
Is March a good time to visit Paris?
March is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Clocks go forward at the end of the month
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Paris, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Paris?
March is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Paris in March?
Paris sits at roughly 54/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 10 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Paris in March?
Expect highs around 13°C and lows near 5°C in March, with about 10 wet days across the month.