Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Cannes with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cannes in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Cannes with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 7°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Cannes will be around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cannes is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Cannes. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cannes in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
54 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,2 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Cannes?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Cannes. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Cannes in March
With 26°C, Cannes hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Cannes
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Cannes, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Cannes
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Cannes, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Cannes.
Daily Snowfall in March in Cannes
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Cannes, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Cannes
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Cannes, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Cannes Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Cannes, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Cannes Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Cannes, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Cannes per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Cannes, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Cannes
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Average Weather in Cannes by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cannes. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
