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What to wear in Paris in March

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs13°C (55°F)
Lows6°C (43°F)
Rainy days~10
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsModerate

March averages for Paris-Montsouris. Source

March is unpredictable — sunny one hour, cold and showery the next. The first blossoms appear late in the month. A trench with a knit underneath plus a compact umbrella handles almost every day.

☀️ By day

Trench over a knit, straight trousers, loafers — plus a compact umbrella.

🌙 Evening

Add a scarf; evenings are around 5°C.

What's on in March

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Paris Fashion Week (women's ready-to-wear)

Late February to early March

The biggest fashion week of the year — Paris is full of style. A classic trench, good knit and leather loafers fit right in.

Paris Marathon weekend (some years April)

Late March or early April

Central roads close and hotels fill. If you're running or watching, layer for a cool morning start.

March packing essentials

Your March outfit list

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Dress code

  • Neutral, well-fitted basics (navy, black, beige, white) blend in; loud prints and logos stand out.
  • Cover shoulders inside churches such as Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur; a scarf works.
  • Leave gym wear and flip-flops for the hotel — smart sneakers or loafers are the local default.

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Good weather elsewhere in March

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