Normandy in March

As a weatherman, I know what kind of weather to expect in Normandy in the month of March. However, has anybody actually visited during this month? I%26#39;m slightly worried that it may be %26quot;unbearably%26quot; cold and windy for outdoor touring. I can suck it up, so to speak, but I%26#39;m traveling with toddlers, and I don%26#39;t want them to be absolutely miserable.

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As a weatherman I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll realise that these days the weather is totally unpredictable. We moved to Normandy in March 2003 and for the first week that we were here we ate breakfast in the garden every morning it was so warm and during the day the temperatures were getting up to the high 60s, this is slightly unusual but March can actually be very mild, it would certainly be unusual and unlucky for it to be %26quot;unbearably%26quot; cold.

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Thanks for the first-hand report. It%26#39;s good to hear from a local. I just hated to think that my trip to Normandy was ruined by such foul weather, but it sounds like it should be managable.

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I%26#39;d second what Thiaumerie says and add that you should always have a wind-rain proof jacket handy even if the day seems warm. The weather can change rapidly and if you go to the beaches it%26#39;s often windy.

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I am planning a day trip to Normandy area at the beginning of January - What is the weather like then? I live in northern California so I will have to buy clothing and shoes for my Paris trip anyway, but will it be very bitter cold in the Normandy area? Are we crazy?

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January%26#39;s average high is only 46F, low is 36F, and of course cloudy and windy. I thought I was silly for going in March...

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The sea keeps the temperatures %26quot;not bitter%26quot;. It%26#39;s rare to have snow along the coast. Can be damp and windy. Have a stout jacket and enjoy your trip.