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

What is the weather forecast for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In March, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -7°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience snow/rainfall.

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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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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