Loire valley in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the Loire valley in march 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for march for most popular cities in Centre Region. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of march from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in march in Orleans
very bad weather 4.7cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Partly Cloudy
23% of time
23%
21%
15%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
23%
23%
14%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
22%
20%
20%
Weather at 3am
41°F
31%
19%
18%
15%
Where to go in the Loire valley in march?
Where to go in the Loire valley in march: destination map
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Where to go in march based on the weather?
| Cher (Bourges, Vierzon, Sancerre...) | 54°F to 56°F | 6 days | very bad weather |
| Eure-et-Loir (Chartres, Dreux, Châteaudun...) | 54°F | 4 à 5 days | very bad weather |
| Indre (Chateauroux, Le Blanc, Issoudun...) | 56°F | 4 à 5 days | very bad weather |
| Indre-et-Loire (Tours, Azay-le-Rideau, Amboise...) | 56°F | 3 à 5 days | very bad weather |
| Loir-et-Cher (Blois, Chambord, Beauval Zoo...) | 56°F | 3 à 5 days | very bad weather |
| Loiret (Orleans, Gien, Montargis...) | 54°F to 56°F | 3 à 5 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in the Loire valley in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the Loire valley in march is very bad across the board.
March is not the best month to visit Centre Region. The weather in Chinon is ok but correct. The sun is not there all the time and you may be faced the rain often. Nevertheless, if you don't plan a beach and sun holiday in Centre Region but rather cultural visits or walking, this climate may suit. In addition, there are definitely fewer tourists at this time.
But it is finally better than in Chartres, Loire Castles (Châteaux de la Loire), Blois, Vierzon, Orleans, Bourges, Amboise, Chateauroux, Sancerre, Tours and Loches and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is not recommended to visit these areas this month.
Climate in the Loire valley in march
Climate in Orleans in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Orleans is 49°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is quite fresh in this city in this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. With barely 2.6in over 5 days, rainfall is infrequent during your vacations.
With a bad weather, the month of march is not the best time to go in that area in Centre Region.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Blois in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 49°F). The climate is fairly cold in this location in the month of march, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 2.7in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent for your stay.
With a bad climate, march is not recommended month to go there.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Bourges in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather fresh around this city in this month, but it is livable when dressing hot. With barely 3.6in over 6 days, rain may be scarce during your stay.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Chartres in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather fresh in that area in this month, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. With barely 2.2in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent during your vacations.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Tours in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Tours is 49°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is relatively cold in that area in this month, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. With just 3in over 5 days, rain may be scarce during your stay.
With a bad weather, the month of march is not the best time to go in Tours in Centre Region.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the Loire valley in march
| Orleans in march | very bad weather |
| Blois in march | very bad weather |
| Bourges in march | very bad weather |
| Chartres in march | very bad weather |
| Tours in march | very bad weather |
| Azay-le-Rideau in march | very bad weather |
| Chateauroux in march | very bad weather |
| Amboise in march | very bad weather |
| Chambord in march | very bad weather |
| Chanceaux-sur-Choisille in march | very bad weather |
| Château de Chenonceau (Chenonceau castle) in march | very bad weather |
| Château de Cheverny (Cheverny castle) in march | very bad weather |
| Château de Villandry (Villandry castle) in march | very bad weather |
| Château d’Ussé (Ussé castle) in march | very bad weather |
| Loire Castles (Châteaux de la Loire) in march | very bad weather |
| Chaumont-sur-Loire in march | very bad weather |
| Chinon in march | very bad weather |
| Le Blanc in march | very bad weather |
| Loches in march | very bad weather |
| Sancerre in march | very bad weather |
| Vierzon in march | very bad weather |
| Beauval Zoo in march | very bad weather |
| Bonneval in march | very bad weather |
| Châteaudun in march | very bad weather |
| Dreux in march | very bad weather |
| Epernon in march | very bad weather |
| Gien in march | very bad weather |
| Issoudun in march | very bad weather |
| Malesherbes in march | very bad weather |
| Montargis in march | very bad weather |
| Montoire-sur-le-Loir in march | very bad weather |
| Nogent-le-Rotrou in march | very bad weather |
| Romorantin-Lanthenay in march | very bad weather |
| Saint-Amand-Montrond in march | very bad weather |
| Salbris in march | very bad weather |
| Sully-sur-Loire in march | very bad weather |
| Vendome in march | very bad weather |
Weather data for Loire valley in march:
Weather data for Loire valley in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Loire valley. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Loire valley can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the Loire valley.