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Sion weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sion during March? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Sion generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -7°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Sion in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sion. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sion climate page with graphs.

 

Sion, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in Switzerland in March

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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