March weather forecastBrest, France

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Brest, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F), marking a negligible difference from February's 9.5°C (49.1°F). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F) is observed in Brest.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Brest, France, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Brest, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 96mm (3.78") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Brest, France, there are 159 rainfall days, and 1210mm (47.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Brest are January through May, November and December. In March, snow falls for 1.6 days. In Brest, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.4 days.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Being in 10.2°C (50.4°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F) is discomforting, but anything below 10°C (50°F) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

Daylight

In Brest, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Brest, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:47 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Brest is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Brest experiences an average high-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and a low-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Brest is 82%.

In Brest, France, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Brest, France, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days.

The month with the coldest seawater in Brest, France, is March, with an average sea temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F).

In Brest, the average seawater temperature in March is 10.2°C (50.4°F). Swimming in 10.2°C (50.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Brest, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:47 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Brest, France, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

9.5°C

11.5°C

13.2°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

14.5

Average snowfall days

2.5

1.6

0.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Brest, France

Average high temperature in March: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 5.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.1°C).

Average humidity in March
Brest, France

Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, October and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in March
Brest, France

Average rainfall in March: 95.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (147.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (59.8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Brest, France

Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (8.6 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Brest, France

Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Brest, France

Average sea temperature in March: 10.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (10.2°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brest, France

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine in March: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average UV index in March
Brest, France

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).