Argentière weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of weather does March bring to Argentière? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

March in Argentière generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Argentière in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

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 Argentière. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Argentière, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (8 KM, 5 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Argentière.

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