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Les Houches weather in March (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of weather does March bring to Les Houches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During March, Les Houches usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Les Houches in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 175 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. 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.

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Les Houches, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 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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