March weather forecastMartigues, France

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Martigues, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.3°C (57.7°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

March ushers in an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Martigues registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In Martigues, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.1 rainfall days, and 369mm (14.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Martigues aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Martigues, during the entire year, snow falls for 1 days and aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Martigues, the average seawater temperature in March is 13.3°C (55.9°F).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 13.3°C (55.9°F) waters. 13°C (55.4°F) is already forbidding, but sub-10°C (14°F) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Martigues, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Martigues is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Martigues, is 14.3°C (57.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 9.3°C (48.7°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 68%.

In Martigues, France, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Martigues, France. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Martigues aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In Martigues, in March, the average water temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In Martigues, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, in Martigues, France, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Martigues, France, is 8.6h.

In Martigues, France, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to 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

11.5°C

14.3°C

17.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

26.5km/h

24.7km/h

20.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.5

0.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.2

19.8

18.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Martigues, France

Average high temperature in March: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Martigues, France

Average pressure in March: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Martigues, France

Average wind speed in March: 22.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Martigues, France

Average humidity in March: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Martigues, France

Average rainfall in March: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Martigues, France

Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Martigues, France

Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Martigues, France

Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Martigues, France

Average sea temperature in March: 13.3°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12.9°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Martigues, France

Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Martigues, France

Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Martigues, France

Average cloud cover in March: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Martigues, France

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).