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Épinal Weather in March

Épinal in March

The short of it: Épinal in March averages a high of 11 °C (53 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 1° · rain 63 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Épinal an average March high of 11°, a low of 1° and some 63 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 97 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Épinal runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Golbey, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Épinal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GolbeyGrand Est2 km NNW11°1°63 mm
Thaon-les-VosgesGrand Est8 km NNW11°1°61 mm
RemiremontGrand Est21 km SSE10°1°71 mm
MirecourtGrand Est27 km WNW12°2°58 mm
GérardmerGrand Est34 km ESE7°-1°93 mm
Raon-l'ÉtapeGrand Est38 km NE11°2°57 mm
Saint-Dié-des-VosgesGrand Est38 km ENE10°1°60 mm
Luxeuil-les-BainsBourgogne-Franche-Comté41 km S12°1°73 mm

The Almanac · Épinal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Épinal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°78 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦
February7°-1°69 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March11°1°63 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°4°52 mm10 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
May20°8°78 mm10 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
June24°11°74 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
July25°13°75 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August25°13°68 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°73 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October15°6°83 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
November9°2°83 mm11 km/h9 h 9 min✦
December6°0°99 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Épinal in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Épinal in March?

Days average 11 °C (53 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Épinal?

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

How long are the days in Épinal in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Épinal in March?

Hardly — March nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Épinal in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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