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Rennes in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rennes in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rennes, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Rennes in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Rennes in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 52 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rennes has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Rennes in March

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

Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +46°F.

Is Rennes warm or cold in March?

Rennes is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°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 Rennes:

Climate in Rennes in March

Rennes weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+48°F+54°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+19°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+75°F+81°F
Rainfall
46 mm52 mm51 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%78%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
468
Cloudy days
191815
Rainy days
577
Snowy days
000

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 +54°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 52 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rennes is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 39 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Rennes wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Rennes?

This is the weather in Rennes in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+57°F
2 March
🌧️
+58°F
3 March
🌧️
+52°F
4 March
☀️
+53°F
5 March
☀️
+50°F
6 March
☁️
+48°F
7 March
☀️
+46°F
8 March
☀️
+52°F
9 March
☁️
+57°F
10 March
☁️
+53°F
11 March
🌧️
+54°F
12 March
☀️
+58°F
13 March
🌧️
+53°F
14 March
☀️
+60°F
15 March
☁️
+59°F
16 March
☀️
+56°F
17 March
☀️
+55°F
18 March
☀️
+60°F
19 March
☀️
+57°F
20 March
☀️
+57°F
21 March
☀️
+64°F
22 March
☀️
+61°F
23 March
☀️
+62°F
24 March
☀️
+68°F
25 March
☀️
+69°F
26 March
☀️
+69°F
27 March
☀️
+69°F
28 March
☀️
+69°F
29 March
🌧️
+62°F
30 March
☁️
+52°F
31 March
🌧️
+46°F
In March 2023 Rennes had 19 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 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 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+50°F) and the highest in 2012 (+61°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 138 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rennes in March:

Is March a good time to visit Rennes?

It’s always a good time to visit Rennes, 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 Rennes in March?

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

Is Rennes rainy in March?

Rennes 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 Rennes in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rennes 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 Rennes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rennes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.