Les Contamines-Montjoie weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Les Contamines-Montjoie in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Les Contamines-Montjoie generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Les Contamines-Montjoie in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 175 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Les Contamines-Montjoie. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (14 KM, 8 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.

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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

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