Bourg-Saint-Pierre weather in March (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Bourg-Saint-Pierre look like in March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During March, Bourg-Saint-Pierre usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -8°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Bourg-Saint-Pierre in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 175 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 Bourg-Saint-Pierre. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bourg-Saint-Pierre, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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.

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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