What is the temperature in Paris in early March?

Question

I'm going to Paris March 8th.

I need to know what type of clothing to bring

I heard its really rainy, is this true?

Answer 1

In Paris the average high temperature is 11 degrees celsius/51 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 3 celsius/38 farenheit. There will be, on average, rain (or snow) 18 days of the 31 days in March. This is not opinion. This is fact.

Yes, there may be sunny interludes but that doesn't change the fact that there will also be torrential downpours and if you don't dress wisely you won't enjoy the sun because you'll be soaking wet.

Pack clothes that can be layered because the temperatures are only averages and it can be both much warmer or much colder, often in the same day.

It is vital that you have proper footwear. Forget fashion and make sure you have shoes that are both water resistant (if not waterproof) and that are comfortable for walking.

You are, I assume, going to Paris as a tourist on vacation. No one cares what you wear but you'll care if everything you packed, including your shoes, is wet and uncomfortable.

Answer 2

The weather in Paris is about as predictable as the Centre Pompidou =]  It is often cloudy and rainy in Paris, but not nearly as much as in London.  Bring an umbrella for just for good measure, but you might not have to use it.

You'll want to bring a mix of clothes, things that will work for temperatures ranging anywhere from 40 degrees to 65 degrees.  Parts of the city can be rather windy, so take note of that.  If you can, try to layer clothing so that it will be easy to adjust to the frequent shifts in temperature.  I'd advise you to bring a few different coats, but probably nothing as heavy as a parka.

Most importantly, don't believe most of the rumors you might hear about awful weather in Paris.  There are sometimes bad days, but I think you'll find plenty of sunny afternoons as well.

Hope this helps!