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Caen Weather in March

Caen in March

The short of it: Caen in March averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 5° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

March in Caen brings afternoons near 13° and nights around 5°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 13°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 100 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Caen runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Mondeville, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Caen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MondevilleNormandy3 km ESE13°5°52 mm
Cormelles-le-RoyalNormandy4 km SSE13°5°53 mm
Fleury-sur-OrneNormandy4 km SSW12°5°53 mm
Bretteville-sur-OdonNormandy5 km WSW12°5°53 mm
Hérouville-Saint-ClairNormandy5 km NE13°5°53 mm
ColombellesNormandy5 km ENE13°5°52 mm
IfsNormandy5 km S12°5°54 mm
GibervilleNormandy5 km E13°5°52 mm

The Almanac · Caen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 13°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Caen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°4°74 mm20 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February10°3°57 mm19 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March13°5°54 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°6°50 mm17 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May19°9°49 mm16 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°52 mm15 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°48 mm15 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August24°14°53 mm15 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September21°12°58 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October17°9°85 mm17 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November13°6°83 mm17 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December10°4°95 mm18 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caen in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caen in March?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 13°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Caen?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Caen in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Caen in March?

Hardly — March nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caen in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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