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What to pack for France in March
Typical March, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 54°F, lows 39°F, rain 13 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 7:55pm. Wind averages 12 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows reach 39°F. A beanie blocks wind that makes the cold bite harder.
Gloves
Wind averages 20 km/h across the month. Gloves stay on most days.
Polarized sunglasses
UV index hits 4.0 in March sun. Polarized lenses cut glare off wet pavement.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Spring brings insects even in early March. Repellent matters before bites start.
Before you go
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Recommended
9 items
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
AirTag / tracker for bags