March weather forecastVilleurbanne, France

March

Weather in March

March's arrival paints a picture of an early spring with rising temperatures, contrasting with the chilly days of February. Snowfall sharply declines from 40mm (1.57") to a scanty 7mm (0.28") accompanied by a drop in snowfall days. An increase in sunlight hours paired with an upsurge in temperature begins to breathe life into the city's outdoor activities. As March progresses, residents shed their winter gear in anticipation of the rapidly approaching season. Accordingly, Villeurbanne in March is an amalgamation of the remnants of winter and the early signs of spring.

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 7°C (44.6°F) in February to a fresh 11.8°C (53.2°F). Throughout the March nights, Villeurbanne encounters a low-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Humidity

In Villeurbanne, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Villeurbanne, during March, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Villeurbanne, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.8 days and collects up to 744mm (29.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Villeurbanne, France, are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Villeurbanne aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Villeurbanne, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of snow.

Daylight

In Villeurbanne, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:07 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Villeurbanne is 7h.

UV index

In Villeurbanne, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Villeurbanne during March is 11.8°C (53.2°F) and the low-temperature is 3.2°C (37.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Villeurbanne, in March, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Villeurbanne, France. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Villeurbanne aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Villeurbanne, France, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:07 CET.

In Villeurbanne, France, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

In Villeurbanne, France, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average high temperature in March: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average pressure in March: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average rainfall in March: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average snowfall in March: 7mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Villeurbanne, France

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (8km).