Arc 2000 weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the March weather in Arc 2000? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Arc 2000 generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Arc 2000 in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 2000. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Arc 2000 climate page with graphs.

 

Arc 2000, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in France in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Arc 2000 in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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