If you plan to visit Grenoble in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 101 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grenoble has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Grenoble in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grenoble for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +14°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +16°C.
Is Grenoble warm or cold in March?
Grenoble is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +4°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Grenoble:
Climate in Grenoble in March
Grenoble weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+13°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
-17°C
-13°C
-3°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+25°C
+31°C
Rainfall
85 mm
101 mm
116 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
77%
74%
72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
4
Cloudy days
10
9
7
Rainy days
10
15
18
Snowy days
3
1
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +13°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 101 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Grenoble in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Grenoble is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Grenoble based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Grenoble wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Grenoble?
This is the weather in Grenoble in March 2023:
1 March
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+8°C
2 March
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+11°C
3 March
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+8°C
4 March
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+11°C
5 March
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+11°C
6 March
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+12°C
7 March
☁️
+12°C
8 March
🌧️
+11°C
9 March
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+16°C
10 March
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+13°C
11 March
🌧️
+12°C
12 March
🌧️
+16°C
13 March
☁️
+21°C
14 March
🌧️
+11°C
15 March
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+11°C
16 March
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+17°C
17 March
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+18°C
18 March
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+16°C
19 March
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+13°C
20 March
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+14°C
21 March
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+17°C
22 March
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+21°C
23 March
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+19°C
24 March
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+16°C
25 March
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+14°C
26 March
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+12°C
27 March
🌧️
+8°C
28 March
☁️
+14°C
29 March
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+21°C
30 March
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+18°C
31 March
🌧️
+16°C
In March 2023 Grenoble had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Grenoble climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Grenoble in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 836 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2113 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grenoble in March:
Is March a good time to visit Grenoble?
It’s always a good time to visit Grenoble, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Grenoble in March?
March has mild temperatures in Grenoble. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Grenoble rainy in March?
Grenoble is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Grenoble in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grenoble in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grenoble, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.