Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Paris | New York | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 12°C (54°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 3°C (37°F)▲ | 0°C (32°F) | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 10 days▲ | New York |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 51 mm▲ | 106 mm | Paris |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 8h/day▲ | New York |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, New York edges ahead as the better destination in March. New York offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Paris sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Paris is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. New York is cooler at 9°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in March. New York receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Paris reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
New York averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Paris receives approximately 51 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
New York sees 106 mm over 10 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 1 rain day and 55 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 12°C, lows of 3°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 9°C, lows of 0°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Paris | New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 5°C | 9d |
| Mar | 12°C | 11d | 9°C | 10d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 21°C | 11d |
| Jun | 22°C | 10d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 24°C | 10d | 29°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 9d | 28°C | 11d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 24°C | 9d |
| Oct | 16°C | 11d | 18°C | 9d |
| Nov | 11°C | 11d | 12°C | 8d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 6°C | 10d |
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