Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in March lies at 9.0°C (48.2°F). The average minimum temperature is -3.0°C (26.6°F) (usually the minimum temperature is noted at night).

The amount of rain/snow during this month is moderate with an average of 86mm (3.4in). It rains/snows an average of 10 days of the month. The sun will occasionally show itself with 175 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

So what to wear in March? Visitors traveling to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. You can also expect some days or nights with snow. So bring gloves or mittens and wear a warm hat.

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For other monthly average weather and what to do in March look at the numbers below.

Monthly Averages in March

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Min Temperature -3 °C

Max Temperature 9 °C

Chance of Rain 33%

Precipitation 86mm

Rainy Days 10

Sunshine Hours 175

 

Where to stay in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inch a month).

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Weather Forecasts for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Rhône-Alps)

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MON   Jan 30

0°C | -15°C

SSW 10 kmph

5.2 mm

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Hourly Overview

TUE   Jan 31

0°C | -17°C

ESE 13 kmph

1.7 mm

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Hourly Overview

WED   Feb 01

2°C | -15°C

SE 10 kmph

Partly cloudy

Hourly Overview

5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

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