Grenoble weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Grenoble a good destination in March, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Grenoble tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -0°C.

Precipitation

Grenoble in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 171 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Grenoble. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Grenoble, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage 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.

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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