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Grenoble in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Grenoble in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Grenoble in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Grenoble in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +55°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 101 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grenoble has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Grenoble in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grenoble for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +61°F.

Is Grenoble warm or cold in March?

Grenoble is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +39°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Grenoble:

Climate in Grenoble in March

Grenoble weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+48°F+55°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+1°F+9°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+77°F+88°F
Rainfall
85 mm101 mm116 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%74%72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
1097
Rainy days
101518
Snowy days
310

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 101 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Grenoble in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Grenoble is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Grenoble based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Grenoble wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Grenoble?

This is the weather in Grenoble in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+46°F
2 March
☀️
+51°F
3 March
☀️
+47°F
4 March
☀️
+52°F
5 March
☁️
+52°F
6 March
☀️
+53°F
7 March
☁️
+54°F
8 March
🌧️
+53°F
9 March
☁️
+62°F
10 March
🌧️
+56°F
11 March
🌧️
+54°F
12 March
🌧️
+60°F
13 March
☁️
+70°F
14 March
🌧️
+51°F
15 March
☀️
+52°F
16 March
☁️
+62°F
17 March
☁️
+65°F
18 March
☁️
+60°F
19 March
🌧️
+56°F
20 March
☁️
+58°F
21 March
☁️
+63°F
22 March
☀️
+69°F
23 March
☁️
+66°F
24 March
🌧️
+60°F
25 March
☁️
+58°F
26 March
🌧️
+54°F
27 March
🌧️
+47°F
28 March
☁️
+57°F
29 March
☁️
+70°F
30 March
☁️
+65°F
31 March
🌧️
+61°F
In March 2023 Grenoble had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Grenoble climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Grenoble in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+59°F) and the highest in 2022 (+67°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 836 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2113 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grenoble in March:

Is March a good time to visit Grenoble?

It’s always a good time to visit Grenoble, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Grenoble in March?

March has mild temperatures in Grenoble. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Grenoble rainy in March?

Grenoble is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Grenoble in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grenoble in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Grenoble

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grenoble, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.