What kind of weather can we expect in March in Paris? Traveling with kids.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32772 posts
about the same as in London. They are pretty close. Much better than Nebraska.
Still, nobody knows.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
2745 posts
The only time I was there in March I found it COLD! But as Nigel points out it's probably too early to tell now. Just keep checking as the departure time gets closer.
Posted by
Vacaville, Ca
1369 posts
Here is a link to Weather Underground:
March 2015:http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/LFPO/2015/3/28/MonthlyCalendar.html?req_city=Paris&req_state=&req_statename=France&reqdb.zip=00000&reqdb.magic=37&reqdb.wmo=07156
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11322 posts
We were in Paris in March last year and had a variety. I wore a down coat most of the time, although we had beautiful sun a couple of days and it only rained one day in a Portland, OR sort of way. Layers, jeans, gloves, hats. You Nebraskans will find it lovely. (I lived in Omaha for 4 years.) The crowds are light, too! Get those Eiffel Tower reservations early!
Posted by
Chicago
8060 posts
These days who knows what the weather will be anywhere, after the balmy Christmas in Paris and Chicago and the cold one in LA.
But Paris is always showery and in March will probably be cold and showery. I would have rain gear and layers and definitely travel with silk long johns for that extra layer. And be sure you have warm waterproof footgear and at least one complete change of footgear so you can alternate.
Posted by
47 posts
Plan for a range! It could be 65 and sunny one day, but it could be 45 and rainy the next. From a packing perspective I don't think you will benefit by worrying too much about the immediate forecast. Instead, just plan on variation during the time you are there by bringing mostly long pants/jeans, a very warm coat, a tiny lightweight collapsible umbrella, and some under-layers (tights, one very warm sweater, scarf/hat/gloves). If a few days are colder than expected, you're covered. If warmer than expected, you can just omit the coat, OR the sweater under the coat and also the scarf/hat/gloves -- and you'll be in great shape. The point is to have a couple of outfits for each end of the likely range, even if most of the components are the same, to make sure you aren't miserable if there's an unexpected turn in either direction.
For the kids, I always think it's a good idea to stick a fold-up tote bag inside your day bag to 'catch' the layers they'll want to shed when you are in/out of museums, stores, restaurants, metros, etc. -- all of which can be quite warm when the heaters are cranking.
Have a great trip!