March weather forecastSangatte, France

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sangatte, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.7°C (42.3°F) and 8.9°C (48°F).

Temperature

Sangatte starts March with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.9°C (48°F), a minor shift from February's 7.1°C (44.8°F). Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 5.7°C (42.3°F) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sangatte, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Sangatte, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 461mm (18.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Sangatte aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Sangatte, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.2 days and aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of snow.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Sangatte.
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 7.7°C (45.9°F) without protection. Falling below 10°C (50°F) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of March, in Sangatte, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:24 CET.

Sunshine

In Sangatte, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Sangatte, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during March is 8.9°C (48°F) and the low-temperature is 5.7°C (42.3°F).

In Sangatte, France, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

In March, in Sangatte, France, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Sangatte, France. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Sangatte aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

In Sangatte, France, in March, the average water temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F). Swimming in 7.7°C (45.9°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March in Sangatte, France, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:24 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Sangatte, France, is 6.4h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sangatte is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability 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

7.1°C

8.9°C

11.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

28.3km/h

24.9km/h

20.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.8

0.6

0.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.5

15.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sangatte, France

Average high temperature in March: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.1°C).

Average low temperature in March: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (4.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Sangatte, France

Average pressure in March: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Sangatte, France

Average wind speed in March: 23.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19km/h).

Average humidity in March
Sangatte, France

Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Sangatte, France

Average rainfall in March: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Sangatte, France

Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sangatte, France

Average snowfall in March: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Sangatte, France

Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Sangatte, France

Average sea temperature in March: 7.7°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.7°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sangatte, France

Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Sangatte, France

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sangatte, France

Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Sangatte, 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).