Alpe-d'Huez weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the climate in Alpe-d'Huez this March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Alpe-d'Huez typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C.

Precipitation

Alpe-d'Huez in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Alpe-d'Huez. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Alpe-d'Huez climate page with graphs.

 

Alpe-d'Huez, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in France in March

Find out more about the weather in France 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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